Project Attorney
UnitedLex Professional Services is seeking attorneys for an upcoming onsite project in our Durham office. This project requires an onsite commitment for only 2-3 weeks. After the onsite portion ends, the project will be fully remote. Document review experience is helpful but not required.
Most of our review projects use the Relativity review platform and we offer in-depth training for recent law school graduates and career changers.
Salary Range
The current pay rate for this role is $24/hr. Reviewers will also be given a completion bonus of $2/hr for any hours worked on site.
We offer the following benefits after a minimum qualification period:
- Access to group health plan (medical, dental, and vision)
- Three paid holidays per year (Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
- Basic Life
- PTO
The below benefits will be available immediately upon starting:
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options including company match
- EAP plan that covers employees and household members
- Flexible Schedule: 37.5 hours a week
Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough reviews of legal documents, including contracts, emails, memos, and more, to identify crucial information and assess their relevance to ongoing legal matters.
- Utilize analytical skills and legal knowledge to ensure accuracy and compliance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborate seamlessly with other legal professionals, such as attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support teams, to achieve project objectives.
- Organize and manage reviewed documents using efficient document management systems.
- Perform targeted legal research to support case development and strategy.
- Adhere strictly to client confidentiality and data protection regulations, maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.
- UnitedLex is committed to preserving the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all the physical and electronic information assets throughout the organization. Consistent with the UnitedLex ISMS policy and the ISO 27001 standard, every employee is responsible for complying with UnitedLex information security policies and reporting all security concerns, weaknesses and breaches
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Active and in good standing with the Bar Association in your relevant jurisdiction
- Home computer with “broadband” internet connection
- Understanding of legal concepts, terminology, and procedures
- Proficiency in legal research, utilizing relevant databases and resources
- Excellent attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills
- Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and document review software (e.g., Relativity, Reveal, Logikcull, etc.)
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite, particularly Teams, Word, and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience or demonstrated understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information
- Highly organized, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
About Us
UnitedLex is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity.