Overview
A specialized law firm is seeking an experienced Review Manager on a contract basis to oversee a team of up to 25 document review attorneys. This role involves managing day-to-day review workflows, driving quality and productivity, managing team performance, and acting as the primary liaison between the review team and firm counsel on complex, deadline-driven matters. The initial contract duration is approximately 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate a team of up to 25 contract attorneys in high-volume, deadline-driven document review projects
- Oversee privilege review and privilege log preparation, including handling privilege calls, redactions, and quality control of logs
- Monitor team performance proactively, identifying top performers and underperformers, and escalate or take corrective action as needed
- Maintain hands-on involvement to ensure production deadlines and matter milestones are met
- Serve as the primary communication channel between the review team and firm counsel, providing regular progress updates and flagging issues in real time
Requirements
- Licensed attorney in good standing
- Demonstrated experience managing contract attorney teams of up to 25 reviewers in high-volume document review matters
- Strong expertise in privilege review and privilege log preparation
- Proactive management style with ability to quickly identify and address performance or workflow issues
- Fluency in Relativity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with antitrust or regulatory review (e.g., DOJ, FTC, or similar government investigations)
- Prior experience in law firm settings preferred; candidates with combined law firm and vendor/alternative legal service provider backgrounds also considered
Location
Not specified
Job ID
7598