What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Attorney position at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer?
About the job
We are seeking several Project Attorneys to join our Litigation practice in our Raleigh office. The Project Attorney Team works closely with our litigators, arbitrators, antitrust litigators and other legal support team members to provide streamlined and efficient eDiscovery support and document review and production.
Candidates will be managed by Freshfields eDiscovery team who will provide mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, flexibility and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.
Key responsibilities and deliverables
- First and Second Level Document Review
- Privilege review and redactions
- Assist with preparation and review of privilege logs
- Prepare witness prep binders and materials
- Supervise contract attorneys as needed
- Create and oversee QC processes
Key requirements
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