eDS Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half Legal is seeking attorneys with prior litigation experience to join an existing long-term remote project with a government agency starting March/April 2025

This is not a document review project but a hands-on administrative procedure project requiring high technical aptitude, ability to work independently and at minimum 1 year of legal dispute experience.

Project information:

• Start: March/April 2025 (with additional onboarding waves throughout the year)
• Duration: Anticipated 1 year with the possibility of extension
• Pay: $41.50 per hour
• Location: Remote (technology provided)
• Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week with some overtime (time and a half)
• Schedule: 8 hours/day between the hours of 7:00 am Est – 7:00 pm est. Training will last approximately 2 weeks and consists of 1-3 mandatory meetings per day, self-study, shadowing, and Q& A sessions.

Responsibilities include:

• Represent client in non-judicial administrative hearings.
• Analyzing files to assess what stage of the administrative claims process each case is in.
• Communicating and supporting the negotiation of possible settlements with counsel or directly with the claimants then preparing documents surrounding the outcome of those communications.
• Attending virtual hearings and conferences, interviewing witnesses, drafting subpoenas, drafting closing statements, and keeping parties apprised at various stages of the administrative matter.
• Handle high volume case load.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in a US state jurisdiction (client is looking for attorneys for their skillsets and analytical abilities, but the role does not involve the practice of law.)
• Full time availability during regular business hours (EST will be the prevailing time zone)
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and to seek out answers to questions utilizing available resources and colleagues.
• Demonstrable high level of tech-savviness
• Ability to be flexible, organized, and proficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete and clear pre-placement process including fingerprints in a timely manner.
• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school is required.
• The candidate should be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation is necessary.
• Demonstrable experience handling eDiscovery matters is required.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc. is needed.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of successful dispute resolution are required.
• The ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong time management skills is necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to work in a team as well as independently is needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• High level of detail orientation and integrity is required.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents is necessary.
• Familiarity with courtroom procedures and decorum is required.
• Comfortability with using technology and learning new software applications is necessary.
• A strong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations is desirable.
• Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure and evidence is required.
• The ability to maintain client confidentiality at all times is necessary.