Document Review Manager

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 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.

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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

Led by an experienced Partner, A&O Shearman Advanced Delivery - Legal (ADL), Perth is cutting edge. Combining the use of the latest legal technology tools and legal best processes, the ADL works with our global network of offices and delivers legal advice and services that is effective and efficient.

ADL works across a wide range of A&O Shearman practice areas throughout the world including: Global Financial Markets, Corporate, Disputes, Banking, and Intellectual Property. This role primarily supports our global litigation teams. The team comprises of Associates and Legal Support Professionals who are given world class ongoing professional development, legal career pathways and training opportunities, and who are supported and supervised by highly experienced Managing and Senior Associates.
- The Role

We are seeking a **Document Review Manager** to join our Perth 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.

Who we are looking for
- Qualified solicitor or non-qualified legal professional with equivalent experience in a 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.
- Experience in workflow design, including Visio
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
- Process-driven with the ability to implement process improvement and drive-change across the business.
- Good attention to detail.
- Proficiency in other relevant Legal Technology tools and an interest in AI.
- Strong organisational skills, with ability prioritize tasks effectively to meet key deadlines.
- Previous experience in project management and workflow design would be desirable.
- Willingness to travel to other offices across the network on an ad-hoc basis to build relationships and deliver training.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be w