Litigation Support Manager

Career Guide

A Litigation Support Manager leads the people, processes, and technology that help legal teams handle large volumes of case information. They coordinate electronic evidence collection, document review workflows, and court-ready outputs while managing vendors, budgets, and risk.

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Key Responsibilities

Partner with attorneys to translate case needs into clear project plans
Oversee electronic data collection and preservation for matters
Manage document processing, hosting, and review workflows
Set up and maintain case workspaces and access controls
Create and maintain review protocols and quality checks
Coordinate production of documents and data in required formats
Manage litigation support staff and workload prioritization
Select and manage vendors for legal technology and services
Track budgets, invoices, and cost forecasts for matters
Maintain documentation for repeatable processes and audits
Train legal teams on tools, workflows, and best practices
Monitor deadlines, risks, and changes to scope across matters

Top Skills for Success

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Electronic Discovery

Information Governance

Data Privacy

Legal Hold Management

Document Review Workflow Design

Quality Control

Production Management

Legal Technology Administration

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Litigation Support Manager

Electronic Discovery Project Manager

Litigation Support Analyst

Legal Operations Specialist

Legal Technology Specialist

Transition Opportunities

Director of Litigation Support

Head of Electronic Discovery

Legal Operations Manager

Information Governance Manager

Legal Technology Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Cost ForecastingMetrics ReportingWorkflow StandardizationData Security PracticesChange ManagementCross Border Data HandlingContract Negotiation

Development SuggestionsBuild a repeatable playbook for intake, review, and production. Track a small set of metrics such as turnaround time, rework rate, and cost per matter. Strengthen security habits through access reviews and clear permission models. Practice vendor negotiation by benchmarking rates and documenting service expectations.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 85,000 to 115,000

Mid LevelUSD 115,000 to 150,000

Senior LevelUSD 150,000 to 195,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand, driven by increasing data volumes, tighter deadlines, and more complex digital evidence.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Large law firmsMid-size law firmsCorporate legal departmentsElectronic discovery service providersLegal technology companiesConsulting firms

Industry Sectors

Legal servicesTechnologyFinancial servicesHealthcareEnergyManufacturingTelecommunicationsRetailGovernment

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page litigation support intake form and use it on every new matter

Build a standard case timeline template with milestones and owners

Define a quality control checklist for review and production steps

Set up a basic metrics dashboard for volume, cost, and cycle time

Refresh knowledge of data privacy expectations relevant to legal work

Document a vendor scorecard to compare performance and cost

Prepare a portfolio with two to three anonymized case summaries showing impact