Document Review Attorney

Kiernan Trebach; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Album

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Washington, DC seeks a detail-oriented Document Review Attorney to assist with litigation and discovery matters. The attorney will review, analyze, and code documents for relevance, privilege, confidentiality, and other discovery issues.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with active bar membership, strong research and writing skills, and experience in document review, preferably using Relativity. The role requires independence and teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. and bar membership are required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with document review or litigation support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze electronically stored information and other documents in litigation and investigations.
• Identify and code documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and other categories.
• Conduct quality-control reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency in coding.
• Assist in identifying key documents, facts, and issues for assigned matters.
• Follow case-specific review protocols and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Document review

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Washington, DC

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.