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About the Role

This role involves assisting in complex document reviews, legal research, writing, and analysis for a leading international law firm. Alston Discovery Agency Project Attorneys are hired for temporary periods or specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex document reviews, legal research/analysis, and other projects.
• Review and analyze documents using online review tools, including Relativity.
• Analyze and apply subjective coding of privileged and responsive documents.
• Perform 2nd tier review or quality control 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 the status of projects or issues presented by a project.
• Maintain current and accurate time entry (InTapp) records and Agency timesheets.
• Adhere to the Firm’s policies and procedures, including established Best Practices.

Requirements

• Attorney licensed in the state in which they live and are employed.
• A minimum of three years of document review experience or equivalent substantive litigation experience.
• Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.

Skills

• Legal analysis skills.
• Familiarity with e-discovery review platforms and tools.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively express yourself, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm.

Location

• State in which they live and are employed

Work Type

• Hourly basis
• Temporary period of time
• Duration of a particular project or projects

Experience Level

• A minimum of three years of document review experience or equivalent substantive litigation experience.

Education Level

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state in which they live and are employed.

Salary/Compensations

• The hourly rate for this position is determined by the staffing agency.

About the Company

• As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement.
• Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years.
• This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development.
• At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity

• Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
• 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.