Staff Attorney

Hecker Fink LLP is seeking Staff Attorneys to work closely with our attorneys and case managers. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, strong analytical skills, prior experience with complex document review, and familiarity with Relativity database and search tools. This position will be for a term of 6 months to a year with the potential to become permanent depending on your performance and the needs of the firm. Hecker Fink LLP brings together a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice serving clients across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination, and complex regulatory and securities matters. Since its founding, the firm has also built a pioneering public interest practice geared to the great and urgent challenges of our time. Hecker Fink lawyers and business operations professionals stand at the cutting edge of litigation and advocacy for gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights. Hecker Fink is dedicated to providing clients with top-tier talent. To maintain the firm’s high standards, we evaluate each candidate carefully and are committed to considering applicants from all schools and backgrounds. Responsibilities Manage and conduct comprehensive review of documents and assist with the organization and quality control of document review projects. Identify and analyze legal issues, facts, and evidence on case-specific issues under the direction of senior attorneys. Draft memoranda and summaries of findings. Assist associates and case teams with targeted searches in large document databases. Identify privileged and confidential materials and prepare detailed and accurate privilege logs. Undertake other litigation‑support work such as: assisting with preparation of exhibits, organizing case files, and collaborating with litigation support staff on production workflows. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Admission to the California, New York, or DC Bar. Two or more years of experience in document review required; quality control / second level review and privilege log experience preferred. Compensation The expected base salary for this role ranges from $125,000 - $140,000 and is dependent on experience. To apply for Staff Attorney role, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references on our applicant portal. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Additional Information You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. Hecker Fink LLP is committed to fostering a workplace in which individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated with respect, and given every opportunity to contribute, develop, lead, and reach their highest potential. As an equal opportunity employer, it is the Firm’s policy to ensure all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion or religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status or civil partnership status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local civil rights law, ordinance or regulation. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. Hecker Fink provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation to access job openings or apply for a job on our website, please submit a request for an accommodation #J-18808-Ljbffr