Discovery Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Paralegal to join a national team supporting a broad litigation portfolio. This role will assist with investigations, collections, and the organization, and maintenance of discovery databases. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state in which we have an office.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a Paralegal Certificate is a plus
Experience with collaboration and work management software is a plus
Experience with Electronically Stored Information and document management systems, including computer-assisted review technologies, is a plus

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of investigation and collections related duties necessary to respond to litigation discovery requests
Obtains and manages client documents, including electronic data, and identifies potentially relevant materials for each case
Assists with coordinating efforts between client personnel, attorneys, and outside vendors
Collaborates and communicates effectively with stakeholders both within and outside the Firm
Maintains and organizes evidentiary data and case-related information in accordance with best records management practices across a wide array of case files and documentation, including assisting with the coordination, and management of document productions