Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals

Discovery Paralegal

Chicago, Illinois · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$80kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role

  • Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Paralegal to join a national team supporting a broad litigation portfolio.
  • This role will assist with investigations, collections, and the organization, and maintenance of discovery databases.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of investigation and collections related duties necessary to respond to litigation discovery requests
  • Obtains and manages client documents, including electronic data, and identifies potentially relevant materials for each case
  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a Paralegal Certificate is a plus
  • 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

Compensation

  • $70,000 - $80,000 USD
  • Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
  • Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company info

  • We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • cisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental d

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