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Document Review in Richmond, VA: A Novice's Take
After a couple months doing document review in Richmond (VA), I've come away with a few tidbits that I thought I'd share:
(1) Blend in. This is perhaps the most important maxim to live by when doing document review. By blend in I mean don't do anything, good or ill, that would draw attention to yourself. Firms routinely keep track of how many docs you are reviewing an hour and get suspicious if you are burning through too many or too few. Find out what the firm you're at expects, and do that.
(2) Don't Take Anything Your Agency Says Seriously. Temporary work is by its very nature, a fickle beast. A pigeon fart in Nebraska can bring about substantial changes in your project. Ultimately, there are far too many variables involved to put much weight on your agency's claims about project length, hours, or quality. Cases get settled. The scope of any particular litigation changes often. Get used to not knowing if you'll be working next week.
(3) Get Your Resume Out to Many Agencies. Firms tend to spread around their work to all the agencies in town and you want to have as many options as possible. Get registered at every agency you can. It's a time sink, but it can be a big factor in getting on a new job quickly.
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