Discovery Paralegal

Wilson Elser; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense litigation law firm, Wilson Elser, is seeking a Discovery Paralegal to support a national team in managing litigation-related tasks. The role requires excellent analytical and communication abilities, a Bachelor's degree, and 1-2 years of paralegal experience, offering flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Outstanding benefits package

Career development opportunities

Corporate discount plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Experience with Electronically Stored Information is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigation and collections related duties for litigation.
• Obtains and manages client documents, including electronic data.
• Maintains and organizes evidentiary data and case-related information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Document management systems

Collaboration software

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Discovery Paralegal position.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state we have an office in.

The Position

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.

Key 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
• Assists with coordinating efforts between client personnel, attorneys, and outside vendors
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a Paralegal Certificate is a plus
• Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with collaboration and work management software is a plus
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience with Electronically Stored Information and document management systems, including computer-assisted review technologies, is a plus
  
  

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

#ZR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wilson Elser by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Paralegal” roles.

Greater Chicago Area $57,000.00-$78,000.00 1 week ago

Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$75,000.00 19 hours ago

Chicago, IL $63,093.33-$81,120.00 1 month ago

Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago

Chicago, IL $43,398.51-$55,798.08 1 month ago

Chicago, IL $55,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $50,833.81-$68,988.74 1 month ago

Schaumburg, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $55,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week ago

Greater Chicago Area $90,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago

Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$85,000.00 4 days ago

Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago

Wheaton, IL $45,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week ago

Chicago, IL $67,000.00-$72,000.00 2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $48,533.33-$62,400.00 1 month ago

Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago

Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago

Streeterville, IL $28.50-$46.60 6 days ago

Chicago, IL $35,000.00-$40,000.00 14 hours ago

Litigation Legal Assistant - Direct Hire

Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.