Client Services Associate Project Manager
Epiq
Remote
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Associate Project Manager is responsible for making sure the client receives the proper service through proactive attention to planning, analysis, execution, and proper close-out on a project by working as assistant to US Project Managers. The Associate Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the project including providing the client and their internal project teams with clear direction, according to the client’s requirements and company standards.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Drives overall client satisfaction through effective coordination and communication of client deliverables
- Consult with clients on the proper methodology to achieve their goals using Epiq’s suite of e-Discovery services
- Manage Epiq’s internal processes to achieve client goals by communicating with intradepartmental process managers to guide the overall project.
- Obtain, examine, and prepare client data for Intake.
- Handle review platform (Relativity) specific items including but not limited to User requests, database management (archiving/deletion), creation of layouts/views/fields/choices/highlighting, creation, and execution of STR’s, creation and management of batch sets, reporting
- Provide matter specific support on items such as privilege log generation, media tracking, and project specific reporting
- Understand project budgets and obtain required approvals before incurring additional costs outside of project estimates
- Ensures continuity of client service between shifts by providing clear handoffs and client updates
- Represent Epiq in relationships with clients and third parties involved in providing services to those clients
- Delegate to team members through continuous training of project related tasks, such as processing and review workflow, search construction, conflict verification, and productions
- Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement, and document for internal and external stakeholders
- Create playbooks for all clients to standardize service delivery and drive repeat business
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Law, or an equivalent discipline.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in eDiscovery Client Services or eDiscovery consulting.
- Understanding of e-Discovery data processing standards and concepts such as culling, deduplication, filtering, processing, and imaging.
- Industry qualifications such as Relativity Certified Administrator, Analytics or Processing certifications is strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with working on Relativity
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and BI is highly desirable and an added advantage
- Experience with dtSearch logic
- Experience with the specifications of multiple processing and hosting platforms
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving ability and adaptability
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple processes
- Availability to work extended hours as needed when client project demands increase
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences
- Strong customer service discipline with interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent follow through, professional communication, and attention to detail
- Proven ability to provide good customer service and work well in a team-based environment
- Client relationship skills which include the ability to proactively manage client expectations, recognize client needs, and adapt to consistently meet client requirements.
- Capacity to learn quickly and adapt to changing industry trends
- Flexibility to work both night shift timings and occasionally on weekends is required.
- Location-based market rate for the role
- Your abilities in relation to the job specification
- Performance during screening and interview
- Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location
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Epiq Leadership Compass
Fosters Relationships & Collaboration
Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.
- Build trust-based partnerships
- Nurture long-term relationships
- Remove collaboration barriers
- Celebrate cross-team success
Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision.
- Use storytelling to build buy-in
- Align communication with organizational goals
- Guild alignment through strong engagement
Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.
- Use data to identify improvement opportunities
- Make informed decisions
- Align team goals with boarder strategy
- Empower teams to manage their own goals
- Translate vision into clear priorities
- Prepare for disruptions with strong change management
Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution.
- Improve workflows for team efficiency
- Use clear documentation and expectations
- Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback