Document Review Manager

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A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

The Department

A&O Shearman's Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) department plays an increasing role in delivering important elements of major litigation cases and transactions, as well as in coordinating teams of lawyers from around the world. ADL is a key part of A&O Shearman's advanced delivery of legal services to its clients, making intelligent use of technology and complementing the traditional law services provided by A&O Shearman throughout the world.

We have created a truly collaborative culture where talented individuals work together and can flourish and achieve great things.

The Role

We are seeking a Document Review Manager to join our Belfast office on a full-time, permanent basis. The Document Review Management (DRM) team support scoping, structuring and delivery of document review, including identifying threats and opportunities throughout the course of the review. The DRM team also support the Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) Disputes team with the development of the Disputes Practice Group.

In this role, you will support the Document Review Senior Manager (DRSM) and play a crucial role in scoping reviews, cost and resource modeling, and ensuring the quality and consistency of document reviews. You will also report to senior leadership where appropriate.

What you will do

• Assist in cost and resource modelling aligned with the defined scope of reviews.
• Scope, define and manage deliverables, including identifying and managing risks and scope creep.
• Design, support and record the review methodology, including quality assurance and efficient use of technology.
• Ongoing monitoring and development of the Disputes document review delivery model.
• Establish and maintain solid working relationships with eDiscovery and wider Advanced Delivery teams.
• Maintain industry-specific knowledge through training, A&O Shearman courses and attendance at software demonstrations and other industry events.
• Establish A&O Shearman network relationships by jurisdiction and seek new, or advance existing, lines of service.
• Collate and analyse data to support the operating model for Disputes.
• Continue to refine, augment and challenge existing ways of working.
• Deliver training in person and virtually.

• Qualified solicitor or non-qualified legal professional with equivalent experience in an international law firm or professional services environment, specifically with a background in Disputes law and document review management.
• Experience in managing document review processes with an advanced knowledge of Relativity.
• Experience in Microsoft suite - Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel - with ability to present data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult and engage with stakeholders at various…