Contract Document Review Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Direct Counsel is seeking two junior-level Contract Document Review Attorneys for an upcoming litigation document review project with a prestigious law firm in Washington, D.C.

This is an excellent opportunity for D.C.-barred attorneys looking to gain additional hands-on litigation and document review experience in a sophisticated legal environment. The project is anticipated to last approximately 3–6 months , with the possibility of an extension based on project needs.

Candidates must be able to work four days per week onsite in the D.C. office . The project may require overtime and occasional weekend work , particularly during periods of increased review activity or approaching deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-level document review in connection with active litigation matters
• Review documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and other designated criteria
• Code and categorize documents accurately using electronic document review platforms
• Follow established review protocols and project-specific guidelines
• Identify and escalate potentially privileged, sensitive, or significant documents
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and productivity throughout the review
• Meet project deadlines and established review metrics
• Work additional hours, including overtime and occasional weekends, as project demands require

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active and in-good-standing to the D.C. Bar or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar is required.
• Prior litigation experience preferred
• Prior document review or e-discovery experience is a must
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review large volumes of information accurately
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to follow detailed review protocols and maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must be available to work onsite four days per week
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as needed
• Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or German is a plus.

Compensation & Assignment Details

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Overtime anticipated based on project needs
• Approximately 3–6 month contract assignment
• Potential for extension
• Hybrid schedule with four days per week in the D.C. office
• Two contract positions available

Direct Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.