Review Services Project Manager

Your role
 

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
 

We are looking for a Review Services Project Manager to join our Document Review Services team based in Melbourne.
 

You'll be part of our wider Integrated Legal Solutions (ILS) team. The ILS team's purpose is to deliver market leading and cost-effective data management, analysis and review solutions in support of Allens’ disputes, investigations and transaction matters and to clients directly. ILS' key services include technical and review support for discovery, internal investigations and responding to regulatory notices.
 

As a Project Manager in our Review Services team you will be provided with an opportunity to develop the strategic plan for matters to ensure specific client needs are met, while also contributing to projects across our innovation network, as well as:

• Project manage a wide variety of large-scale document reviews including eDiscovery, regulatory notice response, cyber incident response and transaction‑based matters;

• Be responsible for team performance on matters that you are leading;

• Demonstrate strong technical skills in the use of a wide range of legal technology platforms, including eDiscovery, cyber incident response and legal-specific GenAI platforms;

• Explain review and technology strategies in a compelling and user-friendly way as part of consulting on matter, business development opportunities and pitches;

• Develop strong professional working relationships with partners, lawyers, clients, colleagues, Corporate Services teams and external providers;

• Assist with the recruitment and coaching of the Review Services team members;

• Assist ILS Heads of and Managers in developing and implementing the Review Services strategies to meet market demands and drive change; and

• Provide leadership to the team in Melbourne office.
   

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you
 

You will have:

• A Legal qualification, with experience practising as a lawyer or supervising managed review teams (required);

• Experience leading teams of lawyers or paralegals on large scale document review projects;

• Experience using Nuix, Relativity, Reveal, Canopy and similar systems is preferred;

• Experience applying legal-focused GenAI tools is highly regarded;

• Outsourcing and legal technology experience, especially in litigation eDiscovery or corporate due diligence is required;

• Excellent written and verbal communication, consulting and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams;

• Sound business development, analytical and project management skills to facilitate strong business relationships with partners, lawyers and contractors;

• The ability to deliver under pressure and work to tight deadlines, and enjoy being organised and meticulous with thorough and methodical work practices;

• An in-depth understanding of large scale document review processes either for litigation or due diligence and project management experience;

• A degree or equivalent experience in project management, legal information management, information technology or computer science (highly desirable); and

• A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others.
   

This is also a great opportunity for a practicing Disputes Resolution or Competition Lawyer looking to step away from a practising role and wanting to explore what else the Legal industry has to offer.

Your development
 

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
 

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks
 

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.

• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
   

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant - [email protected].

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!