Contract Attorney – Document Review (NYC).290

Frink-Hamlett•Ny, NY

5d•$45 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

A government agency seeks admitted Attorneys to perform a document review project that is expected to last approximately six months. The start date is immediate and the hourly compensation is 45–$50, plus benefits. The position will initially be onsite then may move to hybrid or remote. The Document Review Attorney role involves reviewing, analyzing, and categorizing large volumes of documents to ensure compliance with applicable legal standards and disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL").

Requirements

Admission to the New York State bar
Minimum of five years of experience
Prior experience handling FOIL matters or performing document review for a city, municipality, or government entity preferred
Experience using Relativity for document review strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage high-volume review projects efficiently
Excellent judgment regarding confidentiality and privilege issues

Nice To Haves

Prior experience handling FOIL matters or performing document review for a city, municipality, or government entity preferred
Experience using Relativity for document review strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough document review in connection with a "FOIL" matter
Identify, analyze, and categorize documents for relevance, privilege, and confidentiality
Apply FOIL guidelines and legal standards to determine appropriate disclosures and redactions
Maintain accuracy and consistency across all review work
Collaborate with legal team members to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met