Contract Document Review Attorney

Direct Counsel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks two junior-level Contract Document Review Attorneys for a Miami, FL project with a prestigious firm. Florida-barred attorneys with prior litigation or e-discovery experience are preferred.

The assignment is 3–6 months, onsite four days per week, with potential overtime and weekend work during peak periods. Responsibilities include first-level document review, assessing relevance and confidentiality, coding documents in review platforms, and adhering to project protocols and

Qualifications

• Florida Bar admission in good standing required
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Prior litigation experience preferred
• Document review or e-discovery experience required
• Ability to follow review protocols and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level document review in active litigation matters
• Review documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality
• Code and categorize documents using electronic review platforms
• Follow established review protocols and project-specific guidelines
• Identify potentially privileged, sensitive, or significant documents
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and productivity
• Meet project deadlines and review metrics
• Work overtime and weekends as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Deadline-driven

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

E-discovery

Job description

Position Overview

Direct Counsel is seeking two junior-level Contract Document Review Attorneys for an upcoming litigation document review project with a prestigious law firm in Miami, FL.

This is an excellent opportunity for Florida-barred attorneys looking to gain additional hands-on litigation and document review experience in a sophisticated legal environment. The project is anticipated to last approximately 3-6 months, with the possibility of an extension based on project needs.

Candidates must be able to work four days per week onsite in the Miami office. The project may require overtime and occasional weekend work, particularly during periods of increased review activity or approaching deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level document review in connection with active litigation matters


• Review documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and other designated criteria


• Code and categorize documents accurately using electronic document review platforms


• Follow established review protocols and project-specific guidelines


• Identify and elevate potentially privileged, sensitive, or significant documents


• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and productivity throughout the review


• Meet project deadlines and established review metrics


• Work additional hours, including overtime and occasional weekends, as project demands require

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school


• Active and in-good-standing admission to the Florida State Bar required


• Prior litigation experience preferred


• Prior document review or e-discovery experience is a must
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review large volumes of information accurately


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills


• Ability to follow detailed review protocols and maintain confidentiality


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


• Must be available to work onsite four days per week


• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed


• Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or German is a plus.

Compensation & Assignment Details

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour


• Overtime anticipated based on project needs


• Approximately 3-6 month contract assignment


• Potential for extension


• Hybrid schedule with four days per week in the Miami office
  
• Two contract positions available

Direct Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.