Guidehouse Inc.
Discovery Paralegal
US - DC, Washington
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About the role
- Every organization today faces complexity across multiple levels on a frequent basis.
- The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00.
Responsibilities
- The Discovery Paralegal team uses a collaborative approach to perform legal document reviews, following established standards and practices, using commercial electronic document review platforms and tools, and will be responsible for peer review for accuracy and provide constructive edits to ensure quality and thoroughness.
- The Discovery Paralegal coordinates directly with lead eDiscovery Counsel on current and future eDiscovery matters, reviewing Discovery workflows and policy across the agency.
- Work alongside the attorneys and IT support teams to ensure data is discoverable as new technologies are presented to the enterprise.
- Provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable support across the Office of the General Counsel, Operational and Administrative Divisions, DOJ, and other government agencies.
- The Discovery Paralegal performs research to locate and gather material responsive to requests, including conducting outreach and informal interviews to respond to document requests and interrogatories.
- Analyze documents and media files, and proficiently apply redactions to diverse types of privileged information.
- TWO (2) or more years of paralegal experience including Discovery/eDiscovery experience utilizing eDiscovery review platforms including any of the following: Relativity, Everlaw, Arctera, Exterro, DISCO, Reveal, Nextpoint etc. and performing privilege and other substantive reviews on litigation support projects.
- One or more years of progressively more responsible experience performing privilege and other substantive reviews on litigation support projects.
- Two years of progressively more responsible experience reviewing electronic and paper materials for privilege on litigation support projects involving paper documents and electronic files.
- Working knowledge of eDiscovery review platforms (e.g., Relativity, EverLaw, Arctera eDiscovery Platform) to identify documents for responsive and privileged reviews, including redaction of sensitive information.
Requirements
- Travel Required:
- Clearance Required:
- Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related degree or Paralegal Certificate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Demonstrated working knowledge researching (e.g., Westlaw, Pacer) and drafting responses to interrogatories.
- Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Skills
- Navigating these challenges and opportunities demands more than the one-dimensional maps, tools or solutions of the past.
Compensation
- Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
- The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00.
Benefits
- Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
- Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Mobility Stipend
Company info
- Join our team supporting the Department of Justice and guide our customers through the complexities associated with data proliferation and the growing technical and legal challenges of eDiscovery.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
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