Wilsonelser

Discovery Paralegal

Chicago, Illinois. Posted a month ago

The role

Support a national litigation team as a Discovery Paralegal. Handle investigations and collections for discovery requests and organize discovery databases and case files.

What you will do

  • Under attorney supervision, perform investigation and collections tasks for litigation discovery requests
  • Obtain and manage client documents, including electronic data, and identify relevant materials for each case
  • Coordinate efforts between client personnel, attorneys and outside vendors
  • Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the firm
  • Maintain and organize evidentiary data and case information under sound records management practices
  • Help coordinate and manage document productions

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
  • Professionalism, integrity and discretion with confidential information

Nice to have

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

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Generous PTO plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Ample professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Access to corporate discount plans

Before you apply

  • Employer participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for new hires
  • Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with a current signed fee agreement

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.

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