Litigation Support Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Litigation Support Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and exceptional communication skills. They will play a crucial role in managing document review teams, ensuring document accuracy, and supporting trial preparation for cases involving complex legal issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead document review teams of various sizes, including preparing manuals and defining review processes.
• Conduct thorough quality control reviews of legal documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and rectify inconsistencies or errors in document production.
• Create and maintain detailed privilege logs reflecting privileged documents and communications.
• Summarize complex legal documents such as evidentiary materials, depositions, and discovery responses.
• Develop detailed chronologies of case events and organize case facts into clear timelines.
• Assist in deposition preparation by identifying potential exhibits and summarizing relevant witness events.
• Support trial preparation by organizing and managing trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure readiness for trial.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active member in good standing of the Bar in at least one state or the District of Columbia; ability to become admitted to a jurisdiction where the firm operates.
• 2-5 years of substantive litigation experience, preferably handling complex legal issues.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience or demonstrated interest in major environmental statutes (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA) certification or proficiency in document review software.

Certifications:

RCA certification preferred.