Temporary E-discovery Project Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

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H1 Heading: Join Reed Smith as a Temporary E-Discovery Project Attorney

H2 Heading: Work Remotely on High-Stakes Discovery Projects

Law Firm Information: Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with over 1,700 lawyers in 29 offices worldwide.

Job Description:

- Temporary E-Discovery Project Attorney position
- Assist Pittsburgh-based Records & E-Discovery Team
- Conduct document reviews using specialized software
- Must have at least 1 year of experience with E-Discovery software
- Active license in good standing required
- Candidates must reside in Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington DC
- Paid hourly rate of $29
- Project duration typically 4-6 weeks, sometimes longer
- Expected to work 40 hours per week during regular business hours (between 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Participation in conference and Zoom/Teams calls required
- Must have personal computer and secure internet connection
- Position expected to start first week of June
- No outside legal work permitted during employment with Reed Smith
- Prior large-scale document review experience strongly preferred

Essential Functions:

- Efficient and accurate document review using specialized software
- Timely and accurate timekeeping
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficient in MS suite of software
- Strong work ethic and commitment to high quality legal service

Requirements:

- degree
- Active license to practice law in Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, or Washington DC
- Must pass conflict and background checks
- Must provide certificate of good standing from court where licensed
- Strong academic credentials and prior electronic document review experience preferred
- Experience with review support tools such as Relativity, Reveal, Everlaw, etc. preferred

Other:

- No supervisory responsibilities
- Must have personal computer and standard office equipment
- Manual dexterity for operating office equipment
- Able to handle stress and multitask
- Work is performed remotely
- Overtime must be approved in advance

Reed Smith Offers:

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

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the application and interview process. Qualified candidates only. No search firms.

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

Document Review, E-Discovery Software, Legal Research, Litigation Support, Time Management

Juris Doctor

Interested candidates must be actively licensed in good standing and reside in one of the following jurisdictions Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC. Candidates must provide information needed to complete conflict and background checks and provide a certificate of good standing from the Court in which they are actively licensed to the Human Resource Department prior to commencing work. Any fees related to obtaining the certificate of good standing are the responsibility of the candidates.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor

Legal