Legal Project Manager Cupertino,California,United States Corporate Functions Apple is seeking an experienced Legal Project Manager to join the Legal Operations & Global Security team. We are looking for an expert in the industry with a focus on litigation and investigations to partner with our internal and external teams to effectively manage matters across Apple’s legal docket. In this role, you’ll work with a diverse team of Legal Project Managers, eDiscovery Analysts, and litigation support professionals. **Description** In this role you will serve as a Legal Project Manager to deliver world-class support to multiple pre-litigation and litigation matter teams. You will act as a liaison between in-house counsel, internal business groups, outside counsel, and eDiscovery vendors. You will work in conjunction with the Discovery Manager, Legal Project Managers, eDiscovery Analysts, Legal Technology Solutions, IS&T, and our internal Business groups to support legal matters from inception to conclusion. As a Legal Project Manager, you will foster a collaborative environment and lead by example with a can-do attitude and a vision of excellence, inclusivity, and compassion while also being process-oriented and striving for efficiency. **Minimum Qualifications** + 5+ years hands-on experience working as a paralegal/project manager at a vendor, law firm, or in-house legal department + Bachelors’ degree or certification in relevant legal technology processes + Strong aptitude and experience with litigation and trials + A thorough understanding of litigation lifecycle + A thorough understanding of discovery processes **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Ability to work independently and proactively to meet aggressive timelines in a dynamic environment, including managing and prioritizing deliverables with cross-functional teams + Sound business judgment and ability to handle multiple wide-ranging matters, conflicting deadlines, while exploring new areas of expertise as business needs change + Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively in a positive and practical manner + Interest in and ability to identify gaps, propose solutions, and take ownership of projects while balancing time, quality, cost, and risk + Ability to foster and facilitate teamwork by cultivating relationships, collaborating, and effectively communicating with teammates and cross-functional partners in the pursuit of team goals; shares information and supports others + Maintain high ethical standards both personally and professionally; shows integrity and fairness in dealings with others; is reliable and trustworthy + Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and ability to properly handle confidential and sensitive information + Membership to industry associates such as Association of eDiscovery Specialists Certification (ACEDS), or EDRM preferred **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $133,900 and $201,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. 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