DWF

Document Review Manager

DWF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Managing client-facing delivery of document review projects, acting as the key link between the eDiscovery team, legal advisory/client teams, and document reviewers
  • Scoping review requests from the outset, maintaining an up-to-date document review pipeline, and ensuring clear visibility of workflows, timelines, deadlines and budgets
  • Analysing project requirements and allocating resources effectively across matters, managing competing milestones and supervising both internal and external review teams
  • Supporting review delivery through Review Playbooks, briefing calls, clear instructions, efficient QC structures, and ongoing feedback, training and performance management
  • Working closely with eDiscovery project managers to design and manage platforms, workflows, coding layouts, searches, AI tools (including CAL), dashboards and reporting
  • Overseeing access, permissions, onboarding and offboarding of resources, ensuring training materials are current, communication is clear, and utilisation is maximised
  • Producing fee estimates, monitoring budgets, ensuring accurate time recording, maintaining financial hygiene, and advising client teams on best practices and efficiencies
  • Leading a positive, high-performing team culture, driving continuous improvement, capturing feedback and efficiencies, producing reports and case studies, supporting bids, and building strong stakeholder relationships

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of document review management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, law degree equivalent (UK) & UK Qualified Solicitor
  • Experience in building credibility and trust with a diverse and challenging business stakeholder group
  • Demonstrable experience of driving improvements in performance for client teams
  • Experience in technology‑assisted reviews, such as CAL, TAR and other AI tools
  • Familiarity with Relativity (preferably RelOne), standard MS Office applications, time recording tools, and the ability to quickly master new software
  • Leadership skills necessary to lead, motivate and develop teams
  • Experience of driving improvement in performance through the use of technology and process improvement techniques
  • Superb case/project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality of client service
  • Relativity Review Management Specialist accreditation preferred
Benefits
  • We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
document review managementtechnology-assisted reviewsCALTARproject managementperformance managementresource allocationbudget monitoringworkflow designquality control
Soft Skills
leadershipteam motivationstakeholder relationship buildingcommunicationattention to detailcontinuous improvementtrust buildingfeedback managementtrainingperformance improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreelaw degree equivalentUK Qualified SolicitorRelativity Review Management Specialist accreditation