Alston Discovery Project Attorney (eDiscovery) (FULLY REMOTE)

Alston & Bird; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Attorney for a temporary project-based role in Raleigh, NC. Ideal candidates will be licensed to practice law and possess a minimum of three years of document review experience. This role involves complex document analysis, legal research, and maintaining accurate records. You will utilize e-discovery tools like Relativity to ensure thorough reviews and compliance with best practices. Join a collaborative environment where your legal expertise will contribute to impactful projects and enhance your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with experience in complex document reviews.
• Minimum three years of litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in document reviews, legal research, and analysis.
• Maintain accurate time entry records and privilege logs.

Skills

Legal analysis skills

Familiarity with e-discovery review platforms

Detail oriented

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to establish effective relationships

Education

Licensed to practice law

Three years of document review experience

Tools

Relativity

InTapp

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

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.