Project attorney vs assistant counsel

Differences between project attorney and assistant counsel duties and responsibilities

Project attorney example responsibilities.

• Advise client in requirements to achieve and maintain critical FCPA compliance.
• Perform electronic document review for complex litigation matters involving product liability claims, environmental and toxic torts, and securities fraud.
• Review and analyze e-discovery responses in complex mortgage-backed securities litigation
• Represent individual and institutional clients in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate acquisition, financing and leasing and foreclosure.
• Review internal corporate documents to prepare response to DOJ subpoena regarding nationwide corporate merger.
• Review electronic documents as requested by the DOJ for potential antitrust violations in corporate acquisitions.
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Assistant counsel example responsibilities.

• Manage outside counsel relate to mortgage fraud recovery litigation, including cost management, litigation strategy and settlement terms.
• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Sell, consult and demonstrate office automation and conveyance software technology.
• Respond to lawsuits, subpoenas, as well as draft any need legal documents.
• Assist in drafting subpoenas, search warrants and preservation letters for social media content and mobile devices.
• Design, develop, and implement cost-effectively litigation strategies in order to secure convictions and facilitate preferential sentencing negotiations.
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