Document Review Lawyer - Remote

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in the UK is seeking an experienced Document Review Lawyer (UK or foreign qualified) for a fully remote assignment with a leading international law firm. The role runs mid-October to mid-December, with a flexible locum basis and remote UK-based work.

You will review large volumes of documents, assess relevance, privilege and confidentiality, and apply coding decisions under project guidance. Candidates should be qualified in the UK or another jurisdiction, have document review

Qualifications

• Candidates should have qualification as a lawyer in the UK or another jurisdiction.
• Experience with document review on investigations, disputes, regulatory matters or disclosure exercises.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analysing large volumes of documents.
• Assessing relevance, privilege and confidentiality.
• Applying coding decisions accurately and consistently.
• Following review protocols and project-specific guidance.
• Working closely with review managers and legal teams.
• Maintaining productivity and quality standards throughout the project.
• Contributing to quality control processes where required.

Skills

Document review

Attention to detail

Independent work

Relativity familiarity

Education

UK or foreign legal qualification

Tools

Relativity

Job description

Document Review Lawyer (UK or Foreign Qualified)

Remote (UK-Based)

Mid-October 2026 to mid-December 2026

£23 - £32/hour

An opportunity has arisen for experienced Document Review Lawyers to join a potential large-scale review project with a leading international law firm.

The successful candidates will join an established document review team and support a high-volume review exercise, working remotely on a flexible locum basis between mid-October and mid-December.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and analysing large volumes of documents
• Assessing relevance, privilege and confidentiality
• Applying coding decisions accurately and consistently
• Following review protocols and project-specific guidance
• Working closely with review managers and legal teams
• Maintaining productivity and quality standards throughout the project
• Contributing to quality control processes where required

Candidates should have:

• Qualification as a lawyer in the UK or another jurisdiction
• Previous document review experience
• Experience working on investigations, disputes, regulatory matters or disclosure exercises
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Familiarity with document review platforms such as Relativity or similar systems

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced document review lawyers seeking a fully remote assignment with a prestigious international law firm.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*