[Hiring] Project Attorney @UnitedLex

Role Description

UnitedLex Professional Services is seeking licensed attorneys in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction for current and upcoming REMOTE document review projects. Document review experience is helpful but not required. Most of our review projects use the Relativity review platform and we offer training for recent law school graduates and career changers. JDs are highly encouraged to apply as well!

Join our team at UnitedLex as a Project Attorney, with the possibility of promotion to a Full-Time Staff Attorney position. We offer a competitive hourly rate of $24 per hour and an exciting pathway to grow within our dynamic legal services team. Prior document review experience is a plus, but not required. We will provide state-of-the-art training for all new hires. UnitedLex is unique in that 99% of our full-time managers are hired from within the project attorney pool.

Standard hours of operation are 7am-7pm in your local time zone with core business hours of 10am-3pm. You are flexible to create your own schedule within the hours of operation, provided you actively communicate with your review manager.

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.
• Comply with UnitedLex information security policies and report all security concerns, weaknesses, and breaches.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Access to group health plan (medical, dental, and vision)
• Three paid holidays per year (Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
• Basic Life
• PTO

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $24.00
• Overtime opportunities on select projects paid at time and a half
• EAP plan that covers employees and household members
• Flexible Schedule: 37.5 hours a week

Company Description

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.

True to our founding goals, we overwhelmingly hire with a “Remote First” philosophy, maintaining the infrastructure to foster the success of remote employees no matter their location in the US. UnitedLex believes in a healthy work-life balance and is committed to creating a flexible, results-based environment.