eDiscovery Contract Lead – Document Review (Remote 1099)

Level Legal is looking for experienced attorneys to lead remote eDiscovery document review projects as Contract Leads. This is a project‑based, 1099 opportunity.

You have extensive experience in document review and review management. You have experience implementing project workflows and processes. And when you see ways to improve those workflows and processes, you proactively bring suggestions to project leadership and discuss them. You learn as much as you can about each project's substance to be a resource to others on the project team.

At Level Legal, we’re different. We give a damn. We get it done right. We show respect. We deliver delight.

To learn more, see details below, including how to submit your resume for consideration.

Role Details:

  • Role: Contract Lead, 1099.
  • Position Location: Fully remote, but must reside in the U.S., and all services must be provided from within one of the 50 states or Washington, DC.
  • License Required: Active U.S. law license in good standing (any US jurisdiction).
  • Contracted Payment Rate: $40 per hour, flat rate.
  • Typical Project Lengths: Short-term projects, generally two to eight weeks. But project lengths will vary.
  • Typical Project Hours: Projects require a minimum of 40 hours during the workweek. Projects may require additional hours or work on weekends. Standard operating hours for the workweek are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday. But operating hours may be adjusted based on project-specific needs.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Review documents within 1L workflows with both high accuracy and pace.
  • Oversee workflows (e.g., responsiveness, fact-finding, privilege review and logging, quality control, and redaction workflows), ensuring that documents are handled quickly and correctly.
  • Perform quality control and enhance the quality control process.
  • Identify and isolate documents for project leadership that are candidates for defensible mass handling with workflows.
  • Become a project subject-matter expert.
  • Suggest recommendations for workflow and efficiency improvements to project leadership.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of the EDRM.

Minimum Experience Requirements

  • Two years’ review management experience as a Contract Lead or Team Lead.
  • Must have an active U.S. law license in good standing in any US jurisdiction.
  • Prior experience supporting project leadership in overseeing teams of document review attorneys and project workflows (including responsiveness, fact-finding, privilege review and logging, quality control, and redaction workflows).
  • Relativity workspace proficiency, including complex searches and metrics reporting, required.
  • Must have a minimum of one year of quality control experience on recent managed review projects.
  • Proficiency using O365 applications is preferred.

Technology Requirements

  • High-speed internet access in a private home office.
  • Computer: Windows 10 PC (or newer) computers, or MacBooks with macOS 12.0 or later.
  • Mobile Devices (used for Multi-Factor Authentication only):
  • Android 10+ or iOS 14.0+.
  • Headset and webcam for video meetings.
  • Tablets are not supported for review, but can be used for Multi-Factor Authentication.

Submit Your Information

Submit your resume in MS Word format.

Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a video meeting with Level Legal’s recruiting team.

Important Advisory

This is a 1099 contact role. Level Legal does not withhold taxes or issue a W-2 for this role. Contractors are responsible for managing their own local, state, and federal tax obligations and will receive a 1099 form for all payments received.

About Level Legal

Level Legal is making legal human. The Dallas-based forensics, eDiscovery, managed review, and consulting company delights law firms and corporations through industry-best customer service that excels in dependability. This concierge approach to outsourced legal services delivers peace of mind to our customers. For more information, go to levellegal.com.

Level Legal is an equal opportunity organization. We provide the same opportunities for contracting, hiring, advancement, and benefits regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other non-merit factor.

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

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