Discovery Paralegal

About Wilson Elser

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices throughout the United States. Recognized as a top 100 law firm by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 by the National Law Journal among the largest law firms nationally, the firm prides itself on a culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, excellent client service, and mutual respect. The organization fosters an empowering environment that promotes career growth, meaningful contributions, and professional success.

Position Overview

The Discovery Paralegal role supports Wilson Elser's wide-ranging litigation portfolio on a national scale. This position primarily involves assisting with investigations, collections, and managing discovery databases. It offers a flexible hybrid or fully remote work option within states where Wilson Elser has offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various investigative and collection duties under attorney supervision to address litigation discovery requirements.
• Obtain and manage client-related documents and electronic data, identifying materials relevant to each case.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among client staff, attorneys, and external vendors.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders inside and outside the firm.
• Organize and preserve evidentiary and case-related information adhering to best practices in records management, including managing document productions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; specialization or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with collaboration and work management software is advantageous.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience working with Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and document management systems, including use of computer-assisted review technology, is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, with final offers factoring in experience, education, certifications, location, and market considerations.
• Position qualifies for discretionary bonuses.
• Full-time employment status providing access to benefits like 401(k) retirement plan with matching, medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance.
• Additional employee perks include corporate discounts and generous paid time off.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

Wilson Elser is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace where employment decisions are merit-based and free from discrimination on grounds such as race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The firm also welcomes recruitment agency engagement exclusively through active signed agreements as of July 1, 2024.

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