Counsel On Call provides talented attorneys to the nation’s leading corporate legal departments and law firms on an assignment basis. Our attorneys work in teams, individually, on site and remotely. We currently have hundreds of attorneys working from coast to coast, including many within our growing Litigation Support Division.
We have been heavily involved in the rapid evolution of the E-Discovery and document review processes. Serving hundreds of clients on a wide variety of litigation support needs, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t and have helped clients through all types of assignments, whether common or complex in nature.
The Counsel On Call Litigation Support Division is comprised of experienced and talented attorneys who choose to specialize in litigation support. They enjoy discovery, its challenges and the work-life balance this type of work provides. Our attorneys have prior litigation experience with major law firms, work with a variety of software programs and are knowledgeable about all aspects of the litigation process.
We also understand the need to budget the cost of a piece of litigation. Rates for our attorneys are extremely competitive with both domestic and international services. We also generate and maintain metrics in order to provide our clients accurate estimates on all pieces of discovery – no matter the size.
Before the Review
Prior to the beginning of the project, we meet with the client to determine:
- Scope/substantive nature
- If outside counsel is involved
- Any jurisdictional issues
- Time limitations
This process allows Counsel On Call to assist our clients with strategic planning, the number of attorneys to use and, if needed, with software, hosting or other recommendations. We can house the attorneys, provide computers, facilitate and manage remote work, or address whatever other issues are presented.
During the Review
We identify a Counsel On Call team leader to ensure that questions are directed to the right person and answered promptly. Our attorneys work closely with the attorney managing the review and outside counsel to make certain they have a solid understanding of what is contained in the documents. Many of our clients utilize our attorneys to assist with other phases of discovery, from drafting jury instructions to responses to discovery.
Technology is also a significant part of the efficiency equation and we have vast experience working with different software platforms.
After the Review
Often our attorneys are brought back to assist the client on other litigation assignments or in other ways. It’s reassuring and cost-effective to use the same group of attorneys because they already know the company, its business and many of the issues at hand. This helps produce a highly accurate work product on an ongoing basis. We soon become our client’s virtual litigation department.