Document Review Attorney

Kiernan Trebach LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Washington, DC seeks a detail-oriented Document Review Attorney to assist with litigation and discovery. You will review, analyze, and code documents for relevance and privilege, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires a JD, active bar, strong research/writing skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment. Prior document review experience and Relativity familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline-driven efficiency.
• Prior document review or litigation experience is a plus.
• Experience using Relativity is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze electronically stored information and documents for litigation and investigations.
• Code documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and other categories.
• Perform quality-control reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency in coding.
• Identify key documents, facts, and issues relevant to matters assigned.
• Follow case-specific review protocols and meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation support staff as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound legal judgment on sensitive information.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar membership

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Washington, DC

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About The Firm

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Document Review Attorney to assist with litigation and discovery matters. The attorney will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding documents for relevance, privilege, confidentiality, and other discovery-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze electronically stored information and other documents in connection with litigation and investigations.
• Identify and code documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and other applicable categories.
• Conduct quality-control reviews and ensure accuracy and consistency in document coding.
• Assist with identifying key documents, facts, and issues relevant to assigned matters.
• Follow case-specific review protocols and meet established deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and litigation support personnel as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound legal judgment when reviewing sensitive information.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Prior document review or litigation experience preferred.
• Experience using Relativity preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Education & Licensure

• Bar admissions should correspond to one or more of Kiernan Trebach LLP's office locations

Why You'll Love Us

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm's clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Holiday Pay
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.