Temp Defamation Attorney Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our Firm: Founded in 2002, Tycko & Zavareei LLP is a top-ranked plaintiff-side litigation firm with a strong public-interest bend. Comprised of 25 attorneys based in Washington, D.C. and California, we represent groups and individuals in their efforts to call out wrongdoings, hold powerful interests accountable, and advance safe practices, economic fairness, and social justice nationwide. Our mission-driven practice focuses on consumer class actions, whistleblower qui tam litigation, appeals, and other complex civil litigation primarily in the fields of consumer protection, products liability, predatory lending, privacy, wage and hour, higher education, defamation, civil/human rights, and other areas that serve the public interest.
Job Details

• Position Title: Contract Review Attorney (Class Action Litigation)
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Temporary
• Pay Rate: $45 - $55 per hour (depending on experience and review platform familiarity)
• Estimated Duration: 2 to 4 months (with potential for extension based on case needs)
• Expected Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Position Overview
A fast-growing plaintiffs-side class action and complex litigation law firm seeks a diligent and detail-oriented Contract Attorney to assist with large-scale electronic document review. The ideal candidate will analyze complex corporate documents, internal communications, and financial records to identify key evidence supporting consumer protection and privacy class actions.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first- and second-level privilege, relevance, and confidentiality reviews of electronic documents.
• Apply complex issue coding and tagging protocols accurately under tight deadlines.
• Identify "hot" documents and draft concise summaries for senior litigation associates and partners.
• Escalate potential privilege issues or critical evidentiary findings immediately.
• Participate in periodic team meetings regarding review strategies and quality control metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2-3 years of document review experience, preferably within civil litigation or plaintiffs-side class actions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with major e-discovery review platforms (e.g., Relativity, Logikcull, Everlaw).
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) and pass a brief conflict check.

Dedicated and driven lawyers, with both a desire to do good in the world and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, thrive in our firm. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you-both if you are currently in the market for a new role or are just beginning to explore opportunities for the future.
TO APPLY: Please submit for review the following materials:
1) Resume
Tycko & Zavareei LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, credit information, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, homeless status, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status of a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking.