Alston Discovery Project Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Alston & Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.



Alston & Bird is seeking an experienced Discovery Project Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will be a licensed attorney in the state in which they are employed and will be responsible for complex document reviews, legal research, writing and analysis, and other projects.

Skills Needed:

- 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

Education & Experience:

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

Essential Duties:

- 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 timesheets
- Knowledge of and adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures, including established Best Practices

At Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success. We take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 24 years in a row.

Alston & Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

## Discovery Project Attorney

### Job Description

Alston & Bird is seeking an experienced Discovery Project Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will be a licensed attorney in the state in which they are employed and will be responsible for complex document reviews, legal research, writing and analysis, and other projects.

### Skills Needed to be Successful

- 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

### Education & Experience

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

### Essential Duties

- 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 timesheets
- Knowledge of and adherence to the Firm’s policies and procedures, including established Best Practices

### About Alston & Bird

At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For©” for 24 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.

### Equal Opportunity Employer

Alston & Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

### Salary & Location

Alston & Bird is offering

Legal Analysis Skills, Familiarity with e-Discovery Review Platforms and Tools, Detail Oriented, Ability to Effectively Express Yourself, Ability to Establish Effective Working Relationships

Juris Doctorate Degree

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate Degree, Licensed to Practice Law and in Good Standing in the State in Which They Are Employed, Minimum of Three Years of Document Review Experience or Equivalent Substantive Litigation Experience

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