eDiscovery Paralegal
About The Position
West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Paralegal to support the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Utah, in complex, data-intensive Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters. The role provides high-level technical and administrative support, managing the full lifecycle of electronically stored information (ESI), administering document-review platforms, conducting legal research, and supporting ACE attorneys throughout litigation. The position is full-time and on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah, and uses government-furnished equipment, network systems, and databases in accordance with DOJ security and privacy requirements. The position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, at eight hours per working day. Local travel is not reimbursed; occasional non-local travel may be required with prior Contracting Officer approval. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to a background investigation. Compensation is $33.63 per hour in base wages, plus a $5.09-per-hour Health & Welfare benefits contribution, for total hourly compensation of $38.72. The benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision coverage under the Service Contract Act. Relocation benefits are not available.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of progressive experience in litigation support or as a paralegal in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a Certified Paralegal (CP) credential accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and the end-to-end litigation lifecycle.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
- Proficiency in legal research tools, including LexisNexis and/or Westlaw.
- Ability to manage, analyze, and organize complex, voluminous datasets and electronic case files.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle substantive legal inquiries professionally.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to work on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with litigation support platforms; Relativity and/or Eclipse experience is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of electronically stored information (ESI), including collection, tracking, processing, and production, following standard protocols for imaging and metadata extraction.
- Administer document-review databases, including Relativity and Eclipse, and support USAO Automated Litigation Support (ALS) staff on complex ACE matters.
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw and assist ACE attorneys with analysis of referrals, pleadings, and complex electronic records.
- Draft legal documents, summarize reports, and prepare correspondence at the Paralegal III level.
- Track court deadlines and manage case calendaring to support adherence to litigation timelines.
- Coordinate pretrial witness activities and provide substantive litigation support throughout case preparation.
- Process discovery requests and ensure timely, protocol-compliant production of responsive documents.
- Maintain accurate, organized case files for voluminous, data-intensive ACE matters.
- Handle substantive inquiries and collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and court personnel at all staff levels.
- Perform work on-site using government-furnished equipment, network systems, and databases in compliance with DOJ security and privacy requirements.
- Complete required DOJ training in ethics, cyber awareness, privacy, and records management within prescribed timeframes and annually thereafter.
Benefits
- Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act.
- Options for health insurance coverage.
- Options for dental insurance coverage.
- Options for vision insurance coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
