Temporary E-discovery Project Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

Temporary E-Discovery Project Attorney - (Remote):

- Job title: Temporary E-Discovery Project Attorney
- Location: Remote (Pittsburgh, Washington ., Philadelphia, Princeton, Chicago, Houston, Austin, Dallas)
- Full/part time: Full-time
- Regular/temporary: Temporary
- Job ID: 506446

Law Firm Information:
- Name: Reed Smith
- Global relationship law firm with over 1,700 lawyers in 29 offices worldwide
- Represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises
- Provides litigation and other dispute resolution services, regulatory counsel, and strategic domestic and cross-border transactions
- Preeminent advisor to industries such as financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education
- Visit for more information

Position Summary:
- Temporary Project Attorneys assist the Pittsburgh-based Records & E-Discovery Team with discovery projects using various review software tools
- Primary responsibilities include document reviews for responsiveness, privilege, and key issue content
- At least one year of experience with specialized E-Discovery software is required
- Must be actively licensed and in good standing in one of the following jurisdictions: Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington DC
- Engaged on a project basis and paid at an hourly rate of $29
- Duration of employment can vary but typically lasts 4-6 weeks, sometimes longer
- Expected to work a 40-hour week during regular business hours (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) Monday through Friday
- Participation in conference and Zoom/Teams calls and daily time entry is required
- Must have a personal computer and secure internet connection
- Remote work position expected to start in the first week of June
- Outside legal work is not permitted during employment with Reed Smith
- Prior large-scale document review experience preferred

Essential Functions:
- Efficiently and accurately review documents using review software
- Timely and accurately record daily timekeeping
- Work cohesively with team members in a collaborative environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Provide timely responses to email/phone messages
- Proficient in MS suite of software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
- Strong work ethic and commitment to providing high quality legal service to clients

Requirements:
- Education: Juris Doctor
- Must be actively licensed and in good standing in Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, or Washington DC
- Must provide information for conflict and background checks and a certificate of good standing from the Court prior to starting work (fees are candidate's responsibility)
- Must maintain requirements for continuing licensure during employment
- Experience: Strong academic credentials, large law firm experience, and prior electronic document review experience preferred
- Skills: Experience with review support tools such as Relativity, Reveal, Everlaw, etc. preferred

Other:
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- Equipment to be used: Personal computer, telephone, calculator, fax machine, copier, scanner, etc.
- Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment
- Typical Mental Demands: Able to handle stress in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities/tasks, make judgment decisions, adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, and communicate with various personalities at all levels
- Working Conditions: Work is performed remotely. Hours worked over 40 per week must be approved by the Department Director in advance

Compensation and Benefits:
- Challenging work environment
- Business casual dress code
- Competitive salary
- Flexible benefits program
- Tuition assistance
- Generous 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Success depends on effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law
- Adheres to and promotes equal employment opportunity for all
- Provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the application and interview process
- Qualified candidates only. No search firms.

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Flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, generous 401(k) plan

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Document review, responsiveness, privilege, key issue content, specialized E-Discovery software, MS Office, communication, time management

Juris Doctor

Interested candidates must be actively licensed and in good standing in one of the listed jurisdictions and provide a certificate of good standing from the Court in which they are licensed. They must also provide information needed to complete conflict and background checks. Prior electronic document review experience and strong academic credentials are preferred. Candidates must apply through the firm's website.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor, actively licensed and in good standing in Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, or Washington DC

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