Litigation associate vs document review attorney

Differences between litigation associate and document review attorney duties and responsibilities

Litigation associate example responsibilities.

• Lead and assist in out-of-court resolution of actions including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration.
• Manage all aspects of motion practice and discovery in class and institutional actions involving residential mortgage-backed securities investments.
• Represent immigrants in deportation proceedings, federal litigation and appeals.
• Participate in complex commercial litigation group, with matters involving insurance, entertainment, products liability, utilities and investment banking.
• Research various aspects of family law, civil procedure, and tort law.
• Ensure business compliance with FDCPA, HIPAA, ADA, and various other regulations.
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Document review attorney example responsibilities.

• Advise client in requirements to achieve and maintain critical FCPA compliance.
• Manage privilege log development (including extensive line drafting) and final production processes consistent with technical litigation requirements.
• Complete electronic discovery review and analyze whether the documents are responsive, privilege or non responsive for pending products liability litigation
• Draft claims of invalidity, injunctions, and appeals.
• Support litigation teams on various matters, including antitrust and DOJ investigations.
• Examine discovery production to determine compliance with HIPAA and make redactions when appropriate.
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