Discovery Paralegal
About The Position
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Discovery Paralegal position. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state in which we have an office. 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.
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
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
