Temporary E-Discovery Project Attorney - (Remote)
About the position Temporary Project Attorneys periodically assist the firm's Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Records & E-Discovery Team with discovery projects using various review software tools. Primary responsibilities include conducting document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, and key issue content. Interested candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience working with specialized E-Discovery software. We ask that candidates for the Temporary Project Attorney position be actively licensed in good standing in the state in which they reside and in one of the following jurisdictions: Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC. Temporary Project Attorneys will be engaged on a project basis and paid at an hourly rate for hours worked. The rate of pay is $29 per hour. The duration of employment varies by project with the average project lasting 1-2 months. Selected candidates will be expected to work a 40-hour week during regular business hours (between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), 8 hours per day-Monday through Friday. Hours worked in excess of 40 per week are not permitted without advance written approval from the department director. Participation in conference and Zoom/Teams calls are frequently required, and daily, accurate time entry is mandatory. A personal computer and secure internet connection is required. Selected candidates will work remotely. Outside legal work is not permitted during the duration of employment with Reed Smith. Prior large-scale document review experience strongly preferred. Responsibilities • Conduct document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, and key issue content. • Efficiently and accurately review documents using review software. • Timely and accurately record daily timekeeping. • Work cohesively with team members in a collaborative environment. • Provide timely responses to email/phone messages. Requirements • Juris Doctor degree. • Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, or Washington DC. • Strong academic credentials and large law firm experience preferred. • Prior electronic document review experience preferred. • Experience with review support tools such as Relativity, Reveal, Everlaw preferred. Nice-to-haves • Prior large-scale document review experience. • Proficient in MS suite of software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel. Benefits • Competitive salary of $29 per hour. • Flexible benefits program. • Tuition assistance. • Generous 401(k) plan. Apply tot his job