Project Attorney, Transactions
About The Position
Are you excited about using technology to revolutionize transactional legal work? Orrick is seeking a Project Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in transaction-related projects to join our forward-thinking Orrick Analytics team. This role is available for fully remote work across the US. About Orrick Analytics: Orrick Analytics is a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, technologists, statisticians, and process experts. We use advanced technology—including machine learning, Gen AI, and data analytics—to deliver efficient, accurate, and insightful solutions for litigation and transactional matters.
Requirements
- 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 eDiscovery experience, preferably including using tech tools, e.g. TAR.
- A successful Project Attorney will possess strong supervisory and team-building skills.
- Two to six 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead project intake, staffing, workflow planning, budgeting, execution, documentation, and communication.
- Handle a range of tasks, including due diligence, contract review, drafting, and audits for mergers & acquisitions, emerging companies, energy, infrastructure, and more.
- Use Gen AI and machine learning tools.
- Collaborate directly with deal team attorneys, clients, and vendors to deliver exceptional outcomes.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of our processes and methodologies.
- Be part of a collaborative team fostering a culture of innovation.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
