Large scale discovery: Document productions and reviews, and “formulaic” depositions for class action, mass tort, or product liability suits.

 Extraordinary document productions for Department of Justice investigations or Hart-Scott-Rodino Second Requests.

 Large scale due diligence projects.

 Bid and Fee Cap Situations, as an effective cost management tool.

And to Supplement the Law Department's own Legal Staff…

 Work overflow situations, especially during enforcement of headcount restrictions.

 Volume, routine legal work, requiring entry-level skills.

 Seasonal needs, during “crunch” times or year-end deadlines.

 Reducing the risks in permanent hiring, allowing the assessment of skills.

 Covering “gap” periods, such a maternity or disability leaves.