Project Attorney, Transactions

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; Wheeling, Hartford (IL, WV, CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Attorney to join their Global Operations & Innovation Center. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse litigation and transaction projects while ensuring the integration of technology for project efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor, strong document review experience, and excellent communication skills. The firm values collegiality and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off and health benefits. If you're passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Health Benefits

401K Program

Mental Well-being Programs

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and bar admission in good standing required.
• Experience in document review and project lead roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle due diligence for M&A and corporate tasks.
• Manage eDiscovery projects and ensure technology integration.

Skills

Document Review

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Planning and Organization

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Litigation Support Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opening for a Project Attorney in the Global Operations & Innovation Center (GOIC) in Wheeling, WV and consideration given for 100% remote locations.

Are you looking to work in a dynamic team-oriented work environment? This may be the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

* Project Attorneys work alongside associates on litigation and/or transaction projects. Tasks include handling due diligence for our M&A group, corporate tasks for emerging companies group, reviewing leases and title reports for our Energy & Infrastructure department, and managing eDiscovery projects for litigation, and a range of other tasks for nearly every practice area in the firm.

* You have the responsibility to ensure the proper integration of technology at the project level.

* You will maintain knowledge of developments in technology including e-discovery to ensure project efficiency.

* We are devoted to the continuous improvement of the processes and methodologies we utilize to execute document review projects.

Qualifications

* A Juris Doctor and successful bar passage and admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction is required.

* Some practice experience preferred.

* Significant document review experience, including experience making privilege determinations and preparing privilege logs.

* A successful Project Attorney will possess strong supervisory and team-building skills.

* Two years of experience in project lead or supervisory roles, preferably of both small and large teams.

* Excellent communication and interactive skills at all levels and a shown ability to work with a wide variety of personality types.

* Planning and organization skills are important in this role, including the ability to meet deadlines and to lead multiple projects concurrently.

* Do you have the ability to problem solve and make decisions? A can-do approach in these areas is crucial.

* Proficiency in spreadsheet and other office software, as well as litigation support and document review software.

* Good writing skills.

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $135,000.00.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.