Remote Discovery Attorney (EAS)

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Discovery Attorney with strong eDiscovery database skills to support litigation teams on discovery-related matters. This role involves assisting with early case assessment, data review, evaluation of electronically stored information (ESI) protocols, and managing third-party vendors and review teams. The position includes implementing analytics and handling project management tasks to ensure efficient and high-quality outcomes. This is a limited duration role expected to last 2+ months, with potential for extension or other project opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support case teams on discovery activities including early case assessment and data review
• Evaluate and implement ESI protocols
• Oversee third-party vendors and document review teams
• Apply analytics to discovery processes
• Manage project tasks to maintain efficiency and quality

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution
• Active bar license in good standing, preferably in the state of residence
• Reside in the Eastern or Central time zone (remote work)
• Interest in practicing within an alternative, fixed-term legal services model
• Minimum 2 years of substantive litigation or investigations experience at a major U.S. law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department
• At least 5 years of experience with eDiscovery and database tools
• Experience across all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), including identification, preservation, collection, review, production, and quality assurance testing of coding decisions
• Strong proficiency with the front end of Relativity and familiarity with other eDiscovery tools at a project or review management level
• Document review experience in law firm, in-house, or consulting environments
• Experience testing and validating keyword searches
• Experience with the Logikcull review platform is strongly preferred
• Relativity Certified Administrator certification is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professionals at all levels within law firms

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $65 - $80, commensurate with experience and engagement complexity
• 100% remote work
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Optional medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (where applicable)
• Access to professional development and learning resources

Location

• Remote position requiring residence in the Eastern or Central time zones

Candidates with flexible work preferences, including those returning to the workforce or with gaps in experience, are encouraged to apply. This role offers meaningful, sophisticated legal work without sacrificing flexibility or control.