Discovery Paralegal Specialist

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Discovery Paralegal in Washington, DC to support the Department of Justice with legal document reviews and eDiscovery processes. Responsibilities include coordinating with eDiscovery counsel, conducting privilege reviews, and providing timely support across various divisions.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in paralegal work, expertise in eDiscovery platforms, and must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of paralegal experience including eDiscovery.
• Successful completion of a Paralegal Studies Certificate.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with lead eDiscovery Counsel on policy and workflows.
• Conduct legal privilege and responsiveness reviews.
• Analyze documents and apply redactions to privileged information.

Skills

eDiscovery platforms (Relativity, Everlaw)

Legal research (Westlaw, PACER)

Oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented case records management

Strong computer skills (MS Office)

Education

Paralegal Studies Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies

Tools

Adobe Pro

Clearwell

Arctera

Exterro

Disco

Reveal

Nextpoint

Job description

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is recruiting Discovery Paralegals to support the Department of Justice and guide our customers through complexities related to data proliferation and eDiscovery. The team performs legal document reviews, follows standards, uses electronic review platforms, and conducts peer reviews to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.

Key duties include:

• Coordinate directly with lead eDiscovery Counsel on current and future matters, reviewing workflows and policy across agencies.
• Conduct legal privilege and responsiveness reviews using Adobe Pro and other platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, and Clearwell.
• Work with attorneys and IT support to make data discoverable as new technologies arise.
• Provide professional, timely support across the Office of the General Counsel, operational and administrative divisions, DOJ, and other agencies.
• Research and gather material responsive to requests, including outreach and informal interviews.
• Provide weekly status updates to Assistant General Counsels and stakeholders.
• Analyze documents and media, applying redactions to privileged information.
• Coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts.

Job Family

Investigator

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance; candidates with an active TS or higher are preferred.

What You Will Need

• Be able to obtain and maintain a federal or DoD Top Secret clearance prior to onboarding.
• At least 2 years of paralegal experience, including eDiscovery with platforms such as Relativity, Everlaw, Arctera, Exterro, Disco, Reveal, Nextpoint, and performing privilege and substantive reviews.
• Successful completion of a Paralegal Studies Certificate.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 1+ years of progressively responsible privilege review experience.
• Experienced reviewing electronic and paper materials for privilege, including redaction.
• Working knowledge of eDiscovery platforms and ability to identify responsive documents.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office.
• Experience researching with Westlaw, PACER and drafting responses.
• Excellent organizational skills and maintaining detailed case records.

Salary

The annual salary range is $65,000.00–$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on skills, experience, clearances, licensure, certifications and business needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws including the Fair Chance Ordinances of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse.