Senior eDiscovery Project Manager

H&R Block Inc

KANSAS CITY, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Solutions, Case Management, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Emerging Technology, Financial Services, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Paralegal, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Records Management, Relativity, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Retail, Small Business, Tax Returns, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
LOCATION
KANSAS CITY, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our Company\n \nWe care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It's an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block! \n \nWhat you'll do...\n \nThis role serves as a key partner to attorneys, internal legal teams, and external stakeholders by leading and executing all aspects of the eDiscovery and litigation support lifecycle. The position blends hands-on litigation support with strategic project management, ensuring defensible, efficient, and cost-effective discovery practices while supporting broader litigation and records management needs.\n \nThe ideal candidate brings deep eDiscovery expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to operate independently while advising legal teams on best practices, technology solutions, and process improvements.\n \nDay to day, you'll...\n\n Lead end-to-end eDiscovery efforts, including data collection, processing, review, production, and trial support\n Assist attorneys with litigation, arbitration, subpoenas, and case management activities\n Manage and execute legal hold, document preservation, and records management processes\n Coordinate with outside counsel and vendors to track, manage, and control discovery materials\n Perform enterprise-wide document identification, collection, and preservation in connection with litigation matters\n Serve as the primary point of contact for eDiscovery matters across attorneys, internal teams, vendors, and consultants\n Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, estimates, and performance metrics\n Oversee managed review workflows to ensure quality, accuracy, appropriate scope, and on-time delivery\n Manage vendor selection, performance, and invoice review to ensure cost control and efficiency\n Leverage eDiscovery platforms and advanced analytics tools (e.g., Relativity, TAR/CAL, AI-assisted review technologies)\n Troubleshoot technical issues related to databases, load files, and discovery systems\n Maintain working knowledge of FRCP, eDiscovery law, data privacy requirements, and emerging technologies\n Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices within eDiscovery and litigation support processes\n Consult with legal teams and stakeholders to design strategic, cost-effective discovery approaches\n Provide training and guidance on litigation support tools, workflows, and best practices\n Conduct legal research and analysis and assist in preparing reports, updates, and metrics for leadership\n \nWhat you'll bring to the team...\n \nEducation: \n\n Bachelor's degree required\n \nWork Experience: \n\n 5+ years of experience in eDiscovery, litigation support, or related roles\n Strong experience using Relativity eDiscovery platforms \n Experience using Microsoft electronic document management systems including Microsoft Purview\n Demonstrated project management experience across multiple complex matters\n Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint\n Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills\n Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently\n \nIt would be even better if you also had...\n\n JD, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience \n Relativity project management expertise\n Advanced experience with analytics, TAR/CAL, and AI-assisted review technologies\n Law firm or multi-matter corporate legal environment experience\n PMP, RCA, or similar certification\n \nWhy work for us\n \nSince 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You'll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.\n \nSpecific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.\n \nEqual Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.\n \nThis role serves as a key partner to attorneys, internal legal teams, and external stakeholders by leading and executing all aspects of the eDiscovery and litigation support lifecycle. The position blends hands-on litigation support with strategic project management, ensuring defensible, efficient, and cost-effective discovery practices while supporting broader litigation and records management needs.\n \nThe ideal candidate brings deep eDiscovery expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to operate independently while advising legal teams on best practices, technology solutions, and process improvements.\n \nDay to day, you'll...\n\n Lead end-to-end eDiscovery efforts, including data collection, processing, review, production, and trial support\n Assist attorneys with litigation, arbitration, subpoenas, and case management activities\n Manage and execute legal hold, document preservation, and records management processes\n Coordinate with outside counsel and vendors to track, manage, and control discovery materials\n Perform enterprise-wide document identification, collection, and preservation in connection with litigation matters\n Serve as the primary point of contact for eDiscovery matters across attorneys, internal teams, vendors, and consultants\n Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, estimates, and performance metrics\n Oversee managed review workflows to ensure quality, accuracy, appropriate scope, and on-time delivery\n Manage vendor selection, performance, and invoice review to ensure cost control and efficiency\n Leverage eDiscovery platforms and advanced analytics tools (e.g., Relativity, TAR/CAL, AI-assisted review technologies)\n Troubleshoot technical issues related to databases, load files, and discovery systems\n Maintain working knowledge of FRCP, eDiscovery law, data privacy requirements, and emerging technologies\n Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices within eDiscovery and litigation support processes\n Consult with legal teams and stakeholders to design strategic, cost-effective discovery approaches\n Provide training and guidance on litigation support tools, workflows, and best practices\n* Conduct legal research and analysis and assist in preparing reports, updates, and metrics for leadership\n\n

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