Contract Litigation Attorney- Fully Remote (AZ)

Vaco
$60.00 - $90.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Apr 17, 2025
Vaco is partnering with a premier client based in Phoenix, AZ, to find a fully remote Litigation Attorney. The successful candidate will be part of a legal team currently handling a class action lawsuit in its discovery phase. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in eDiscovery and complex litigation, along with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Bar admission in the U.S. This is a contract role expected to last a minimum of one year, offering remote flexibility and competitive compensation of up to $90/hour. Interviews are underway now-apply today! Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Leverage eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Exterro) to: Test search terms and electronically stored information (ESI) parameters Tag and classify documents Review and assess documents for relevance, responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality Coordinate the production of documents Prepare privilege logs, develop timelines, and draft document summaries Work closely and consistently with the in-house litigation team to ensure a streamlined and accurate document review process Uphold confidentiality and maintain ethical standards throughout all review stages Conduct legal research and draft concise memoranda on specific issues as requested Our preferred qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to a State Bar within the United States. Minimum 5 years of demonstrated litigation, discovery, and large-scale document review projects. Experience with privilege and confidentiality assessments. Proficiency in eDiscovery software, particularly Relativity. Experience with Exterro a plus. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.