Alston Discovery Project Attorney (eDiscovery) (FULLY REMOTE)

Alston & Bird•Washington, DC

5d•Remote

About The Position

Alston Discovery Agency Project Attorneys are hired for a temporary period of time or for the duration of a particular project or projects. This role involves assisting in complex document reviews, legal research, writing and analysis, and other projects. The firm is a leading international law firm dedicated to excellence and has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years, highlighting its commitment to innovation and professional development. The firm's culture is built on trust, reliability, and compassion.

Requirements

Attorney licensed in the state in which they live and are employed.
Juris Doctorate degree.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state in which they live and are employed.
A minimum of three years of document review experience or equivalent substantive litigation experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist in complex document reviews, legal research/analysis, and other projects.
Review and analyze documents using a variety of 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.
Knowledge of and adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures, including established Best Practices.