Alston Discovery Project Attorney (eDiscovery) (FULLY REMOTE) - Full time
Alston & Bird, an international law firm, is seeking a licensed attorney to join our team as a Discovery Project Attorney. This is a temporary position with the option to work remotely. We are a company that values impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized by Fortune magazine for 25 years in a row as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For©". This recognition, along with many others, drives our continuous pursuit of innovation and professional development for our employees. At Alston & Bird, we have established a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Alston Discovery Project Attorney, you will be responsible for assisting in complex document reviews, legal research, writing and analysis, and other projects. This is a temporary position that may last for the duration of a particular project or projects. You will be employed and paid on an hourly basis, with your official employer of record being TCWGlobal, a subsidiary of Alston & Bird. If you qualify, you will be offered benefits through TCWGlobal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in complex document reviews, legal research/analysis, and other projects
- Utilize various online review tools, such as Relativity, to review and analyze documents
- Apply subjective coding of privileged and responsive documents
- Perform quality control or 2nd tier review on a document review
- Index and organize documents
- Retrieve and review documents and respond to case needs as necessary
- Perform special projects as assigned
- Create, revise and update privilege logs
- Review, code and redact documents for confidentiality
- Draft memoranda regarding project status or issues
- Maintain accurate time entry records and TCWGlobal Webcenter timesheets
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Strong legal analysis skills
- Familiarity with e-discovery review platforms and tools
- Attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the firm
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state in which employed
- Minimum of three years of document review experience or equivalent substantive litigation experience
HOURLY RATE
The hourly rate for this position is $37 per hour for all time worked, regardless of the number of hours worked in a particular day.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
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Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
