Paralegal - Legal Holds

Wilson Elser•White Plains, NY

6d•Remote

About The Position

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. 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 Paralegal - Legal Holds position. This position offers a remote working arrangement for candidates located in any state where 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, matter intake, preserving evidence, and maintaining evidence databases.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
Proficiency with data entry

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate is a plus
Experience with legal holds and evidence preservation is a plus
Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
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 file management duties related to legal hold requests and 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