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.