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Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm’s reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth. This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm’s legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences. They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace. The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking. Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients.
Our Practice Technology Team
The global Practice Technology Department keeps W&C at the forefront of today’s changing legal landscape. We help lawyers practice smarter as they deliver world-class client service. Our work ranges from helping the Firm leverage the latest legal, client and market knowledge to providing front-line support for legal teams in their client work.
Our Practice Technology Offering is broad, covering a wide array of Advisory and Data Services:
- Comprehensive eDiscovery services, including data processing, AI/GenAI/machine learning, managed review, productions, and support through arbitration and trial.
- Full-spectrum eDiscovery advisory, covering budgeting, vendor management, data transfer protocols, project oversight, and lifecycle management.
- Development of bespoke workflows, playbooks, and collaboration portals tailored to legal strategy and client needs.
- Document automation to streamline the creation of standard and complex document suites.
- Trial and arbitration support services, seamlessly integrated into overall matter strategy.
- Enhanced matter efficiency through integration of advanced legal technologies and optimized resourcing models, including ALSPs and staff attorneys.
- Improved transparency and budget control across all phases of discovery work.
- Simplified collaboration and data sharing with clients and third parties through secure, user-friendly platforms.
- Real-time tracking and reporting of deal progress and deadlines for better decision-making and accountability.
Our Practice Technology professionals use information management, research, training and technical solutions to help lawyers work efficiently and collaboratively. The goal is to make sure the Firm’s shared knowledge is leveraged for the benefit of our clients.
Position Summary
Position seeks a highly motivated and technically skilled Project Manager for Practice Technology Disputes, based in Washington, D.C. Reporting to a Manager in Practice Technology Disputes, this is a strategic, hands-on role supporting lawyers and clients on complex, event-driven matters.
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting, coordinating, and tracking project workflows from discovery through trial. The role requires strong experience with Relativity, including database design, analytics, and quality control of data loads, as well as the ability to manage complex eDiscovery projects end to end. Responsibilities include developing project plans, budgets, cost estimates, and recommendations; drafting project proposals and status reports; coordinating processing, review, and production workflows; providing end-user support; and troubleshooting litigation support applications. Experience with AI/GenAI-enabled review workflows is strongly preferred. Flexibility in work hours is required, including periodic evening and weekend work.
This role requires 4+ years of experience in a law firm, eDiscovery vendor, or Big Four environment, with a strong focus on bankruptcy, disputes, white collar matters, competition, international arbitration, and disclosure. The ideal candidate can independently manage complex projects in high-pressure environments and demonstrates a strong interest in adopting emerging legal technologies, including analytics, TAR, and Generative AI. Hands-on experience with data processing tools, hosting platforms, and predictive coding workflows is required; experience with Brainspace is a plus.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and deliver high-quality client service. Familiarity with trial presentation software such as Sanction or Trial Director, online trial presentation platforms (e.g., Opus, TrialView, or Legal Radius), and on-site trial support experience are all a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage electronic discovery projects for ESI and paper files, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, analysis, review, and production.
- Coordinate with internal eDiscovery teams, managed services providers, and external vendors to oversee all discovery and disclosure activities.
- Oversee assigned matters to ensure quality, defensibility, and successful delivery.
- Advise case teams on best practices for document management, eDiscovery workflows, and matter strategy.
- Develop project plans, budgets, cost estimates, and recommendations.
- Communicate with case teams regarding discovery strategy, budget status, timelines, and production planning.
- Provide consultative guidance to lawyers on the use of disputes-related legal technology tools (e.g., VincentAI, Legora, Opus 2, Clearbrief) across matter lifecycles, partnering with dedicated tool owners and practice technology teams for operational delivery and ongoing support.
- Partner with legal teams to navigate complex, unstructured challenges, applying strong consulting and problem-solving skills to translate legal, technical, and operational requirements into practical, effective solutions.
- Provide regular status reporting to case teams, senior team members, and management.
- Track, analyze, and manage incoming client data.
- Design and maintain review databases and workflows in vendor and internal litigation support platforms.
- Assist with vendor evaluation, selection, and ongoing management.
- Support senior team members with eDiscovery execution, including data processing, productions, searches, and data imports/exports.
- Track billable and non-billable time in the firm’s timekeeping system.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support matters.
- Perform other duties as necessary to support the firm’s strategic technology and practice goals.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; technical degree preferred.
- RCA certification strongly preferred.
- PMP, ACEDS, or other project management/business analysis certifications a plus.
- 4+ years of experience managing electronic discovery and legal technology projects in law firms, corporate legal departments, Big Four, or eDiscovery vendors.
- Proven experience managing complex eDiscovery matters, including government investigations, cross-border cases, and large-scale document reviews.
- Deep understanding of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including EDRM, Sedona principles, and evolving case law and regulatory standards.
- Advanced, hands-on expertise with Relativity, plus experience with additional eDiscovery and legal technology platforms such as VenioOne, Nuix, eZReview, Trial Director, CaseRooms, and other similar tools.
- Experience applying AI/GenAI technologies to review and investigation workflows, including but not limited to tools such as Relativity aiR, Opus Magnum, Clearbrief, VincentAI and Legora.
- Strong knowledge of data processing, vendor deliverables, quality control, and review database/workflow design.
- Familiarity with cloud-based eDiscovery solutions and modern hosting platforms.
- Experience analyzing vendor and internal processing reports and managing data deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters across multiple offices, both domestic and international.
- Experience training users on firm applications; classroom training experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and resolving complex technical issues independently.
- Strong technical knowledge of information retrieval, archiving systems, analytics tools, and workflow automation, with awareness of emerging legal technologies.
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong client service orientation.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, time, and resources effectively to meet or exceed service level agreements.
- Flexibility to support project demands, including varied work hours and remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements as business needs require.
LOCATION AND REPORTING
- This role will be based in Washington, D.C.
- Firm Hybrid Work Policy: Currently 4 days in the office and 1 day remote per week, subject to change in accordance with firm policy.
- This role reports to a Manager in Practice Technology Disputes.
- This role has formal management responsibility for:
- Representing Practice Technology Disputes globally, including outreach and branding.
- Providing Practice Technology solutions to our lawyers/clients globally.
- Collaborating with the other groups under Practice Solutions.
- Providing support to the Practice Technology Disputes team members globally.
This role reports to
Associate Director, Practice Technology
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
DC Pay Range: $133,600 - $217,100. Salary range in other markets will vary.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
INTRODUCTION
Our Business Development & Marketing team plays a critical role in enhancing the Firm’s reputation, expanding its client base and driving revenue growth. This team develops and implements strategic marketing plans to promote the Firm’s legal services, leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to reach target audiences. They conduct market research to identify industry trends and client needs, positioning the Firm competitively within the legal marketplace. The team also manages client relationships, orchestrates business development initiatives, and seeks opportunities for partnerships and networking. Through compelling content creation, event planning and public relations efforts, they ensure that the Firm maintains a strong market presence and continues to attract and retain clients.
Our Practice Technology Team
The global Practice Technology Department keeps W&C at the forefront of today’s changing legal landscape. We help lawyers practice smarter as they deliver world-class client service. Our work ranges from helping the Firm leverage the latest legal, client and market knowledge to providing front-line support for legal teams in their client work.
Our Practice Technology Offering is broad, covering a wide array of Advisory and Data Services:
- Comprehensive eDiscovery services, including data processing, AI/GenAI/machine learning, managed review, productions, and support through arbitration and trial.
- Full-spectrum eDiscovery advisory, covering budgeting, vendor management, data transfer protocols, project oversight, and lifecycle management.
- Development of bespoke workflows, playbooks, and collaboration portals tailored to legal strategy and client needs.
- Document automation to streamline the creation of standard and complex document suites.
- Trial and arbitration support services, seamlessly integrated into overall matter strategy.
- Enhanced matter efficiency through integration of advanced legal technologies and optimized resourcing models, including ALSPs and staff attorneys.
- Improved transparency and budget control across all phases of discovery work.
- Simplified collaboration and data sharing with clients and third parties through secure, user-friendly platforms.
- Real-time tracking and reporting of deal progress and deadlines for better decision-making and accountability.
Our Practice Technology professionals use information management, research, training and technical solutions to help lawyers work efficiently and collaboratively. The goal is to make sure the Firm’s shared knowledge is leveraged for the benefit of our clients.
Position Summary
Position seeks a highly motivated and technically skilled Project Manager for Practice Technology Disputes, based in Washington, D.C. Reporting to a Manager in Practice Technology Disputes, this is a strategic, hands-on role supporting lawyers and clients on complex, event-driven matters.
The Project Manager is responsible for supporting, coordinating, and tracking project workflows from discovery through trial. The role requires strong experience with Relativity, including database design, analytics, and quality control of data loads, as well as the ability to manage complex eDiscovery projects end to end. Responsibilities include developing project plans, budgets, cost estimates, and recommendations; drafting project proposals and status reports; coordinating processing, review, and production workflows; providing end-user support; and troubleshooting litigation support applications. Experience with AI/GenAI-enabled review workflows is strongly preferred. Flexibility in work hours is required, including periodic evening and weekend work.
This role requires 4+ years of experience in a law firm, eDiscovery vendor, or Big Four environment, with a strong focus on bankruptcy, disputes, white collar matters, competition, international arbitration, and disclosure. The ideal candidate can independently manage complex projects in high-pressure environments and demonstrates a strong interest in adopting emerging legal technologies, including analytics, TAR, and Generative AI. Hands-on experience with data processing tools, hosting platforms, and predictive coding workflows is required; experience with Brainspace is a plus.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and deliver high-quality client service. Familiarity with trial presentation software such as Sanction or Trial Director, online trial presentation platforms (e.g., Opus, TrialView, or Legal Radius), and on-site trial support experience are all a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage electronic discovery projects for ESI and paper files, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, analysis, review, and production.
- Coordinate with internal eDiscovery teams, managed services providers, and external vendors to oversee all discovery and disclosure activities.
- Oversee assigned matters to ensure quality, defensibility, and successful delivery.
- Advise case teams on best practices for document management, eDiscovery workflows, and matter strategy.
- Develop project plans, budgets, cost estimates, and recommendations.
- Communicate with case teams regarding discovery strategy, budget status, timelines, and production planning.
- Provide consultative guidance to lawyers on the use of disputes-related legal technology tools (e.g., VincentAI, Legora, Opus 2, Clearbrief) across matter lifecycles, partnering with dedicated tool owners and practice technology teams for operational delivery and ongoing support.
- Partner with legal teams to navigate complex, unstructured challenges, applying strong consulting and problem-solving skills to translate legal, technical, and operational requirements into practical, effective solutions.
- Provide regular status reporting to case teams, senior team members, and management.
- Track, analyze, and manage incoming client data.
- Design and maintain review databases and workflows in vendor and internal litigation support platforms.
- Assist with vendor evaluation, selection, and ongoing management.
- Support senior team members with eDiscovery execution, including data processing, productions, searches, and data imports/exports.
- Track billable and non-billable time in the firm’s timekeeping system.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support matters.
- Perform other duties as necessary to support the firm’s strategic technology and practice goals.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; technical degree preferred.
- RCA certification strongly preferred.
- PMP, ACEDS, or other project management/business analysis certifications a plus.
- 4+ years of experience managing electronic discovery and legal technology projects in law firms, corporate legal departments, Big Four, or eDiscovery vendors.
- Proven experience managing complex eDiscovery matters, including government investigations, cross-border cases, and large-scale document reviews.
- Deep understanding of the eDiscovery lifecycle, including EDRM, Sedona principles, and evolving case law and regulatory standards.
- Advanced, hands-on expertise with Relativity, plus experience with additional eDiscovery and legal technology platforms such as VenioOne, Nuix, eZReview, Trial Director, CaseRooms, and other similar tools.
- Experience applying AI/GenAI technologies to review and investigation workflows, including but not limited to tools such as Relativity aiR, Opus Magnum, Clearbrief, VincentAI and Legora.
- Strong knowledge of data processing, vendor deliverables, quality control, and review database/workflow design.
- Familiarity with cloud-based eDiscovery solutions and modern hosting platforms.
- Experience analyzing vendor and internal processing reports and managing data deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters across multiple offices, both domestic and international.
- Experience training users on firm applications; classroom training experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and resolving complex technical issues independently.
- Strong technical knowledge of information retrieval, archiving systems, analytics tools, and workflow automation, with awareness of emerging legal technologies.
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a strong client service orientation.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, time, and resources effectively to meet or exceed service level agreements.
- Flexibility to support project demands, including varied work hours and remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements as business needs require.
LOCATION AND REPORTING
- This role will be based in Washington, D.C.
- Firm Hybrid Work Policy: Currently 4 days in the office and 1 day remote per week, subject to change in accordance with firm policy.
- This role reports to a Manager in Practice Technology Disputes.
- This role has formal management responsibility for:
- Representing Practice Technology Disputes globally, including outreach and branding.
- Providing Practice Technology solutions to our lawyers/clients globally.
- Collaborating with the other groups under Practice Solutions.
- Providing support to the Practice Technology Disputes team members globally.
This role reports to
Associate Director, Practice Technology
Equal Opportunities
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits at White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
DC Pay Range: $133,600 - $217,100. Salary range in other markets will vary.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
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Search Legal Jobs in Washington DCLegal STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington DC: Frequently Asked Questions
Which legal companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Washington DC?
Washington DC legal employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles include federal contractors like Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos, AmLaw 100 firms with significant DC presences such as Kirkland & Ellis and Covington & Burling, and legal technology vendors serving government clients. Sponsorship activity is concentrated among employers with dedicated compliance infrastructure and recurring needs for data analytics, legal engineering, and e-discovery technology roles.
What types of legal roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
STEM OPT authorization applies when a role is directly tied to a STEM-designated degree, so qualifying legal positions generally include e-discovery technology analyst, legal data scientist, compliance data analyst, litigation support engineer, and legal operations technologist. These roles sit at the intersection of law and quantitative or computational disciplines. Traditional attorney or paralegal positions without a STEM-field connection rarely qualify under the standard STEM OPT framework.
How do I find legal F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington DC?
Migrate Mate filters Washington DC legal jobs by verified STEM OPT sponsorship history, showing which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible legal and legal-technology roles. Searching by industry and visa type on Migrate Mate surfaces positions at law firms, federal contractors, and legal tech companies that have demonstrated willingness to sponsor, helping you target applications toward employers with a documented track record rather than applying broadly.
Which areas within Washington DC have the most legal F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Sponsorship-active legal employers cluster in several DC corridors: K Street and downtown DC for AmLaw and government affairs firms, Bethesda and Tysons Corner for federal contractors operating in the broader metro area, and NoMa and Capitol Hill for legal technology and policy-adjacent organizations. The DC Metro area functions as a single legal job market, so candidates holding F-1 STEM OPT status should consider employers in Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland alongside the District itself.
Are there Washington DC-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in the legal industry?
Washington DC's concentration of federal agencies and government contractors creates a distinct hiring pattern: many STEM-eligible legal roles require security clearances or federal contracting compliance, which can affect the employer's willingness and timeline for supporting STEM OPT extensions. Applicants should confirm that a prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify, as USCIS requires E-Verify participation for all STEM OPT employers, and should verify that the offered role aligns with their STEM-designated degree field before accepting an offer.