Project Attorney, Transactions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Project Attorney with 2-6 years of experience in transaction-related projects to join their team in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role offers the opportunity for fully remote work across the United States.

Duties

• Lead project intake, staffing, workflow planning, budgeting, execution, documentation, and communication.
• Conduct due diligence, contract review, drafting, and audits for various sectors including mergers & acquisitions and energy.
• Utilize Gen AI and machine learning tools.
• Collaborate with deal team attorneys, clients, and vendors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and successful bar passage in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Some practice experience preferred.
• Significant eDiscovery experience, preferably with tech tools like TAR.
• Strong supervisory and team-building skills.
• 2-6 years of experience in project lead or supervisory roles.
• Excellent communication and interactive skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and office software, as well as litigation support and document review software.
• Good writing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor

Certifications

• Admission to practice in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction

Skills

• Supervisory and team-building skills
• Communication and interactive skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in office and litigation support software
• Writing skills

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.