Alston Discovery Project Attorney (eDiscovery) (FULLY REMOTE)

Alston & Bird; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a qualified Attorney for a temporary position focused on complex document reviews and legal analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate degree and have at least three years of document review experience. This role involves utilizing e-discovery tools and maintaining precise documentation for various legal projects within the firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Minimum three years of document review or litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex document reviews and legal research.
• Review and analyze documents using various online tools.
• Perform 2nd tier review and maintain accurate time entry records.

Skills

Legal analysis skills

Familiarity with e-discovery review platforms

Detail oriented

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Attorney licensed in the state in which they are employed and paid on an hourly basis to assist in complex document reviews, legal research, writing and analysis, and other projects.

Alston Discovery Project Attorneys are hired for a temporary period of time or for the duration of a particular project or projects

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist in complex document reviews, legal research / analysis, and other projects.

Review and analyze documents using a variety of online review tools, including Relativity.

Analyze and apply subjective coding of privileged and responsive documents.

Perform 2nd tier review or quality control on a document review.

Index and organize documents.

Retrieve and review documents and respond to case needs as necessary.

Perform special projects as assigned.

Create, revise and update privilege logs.

Review, code and redact documents for confidentiality.

Draft memoranda regarding the status of projects or issues presented by a project.

Maintain current and accurate time entry (InTapp) records and timesheets.

Knowledge of and adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures, including established Best Practices.

SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Legal analysis skills.

Familiarity with e-discovery review platforms and tools.

Detail oriented.

Ability to effectively express yourself, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctorate degree.

Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state in which they are employed.

A minimum of three years of document review experience or equivalent substantive litigation experience.