E-Discovery Paralegal — Tech-Driven Defense Team

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm based in Chicago is looking for a Legal Executive Recruiter to lead the e-discovery lifecycle for complex legal matters. The ideal candidate will manage technical reviews and handle court filings while ensuring compliance with ESI protocols. Candidates must have over 5 years of paralegal experience and expertise in e-discovery platforms. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience focused on e-discovery in litigation.
• Hands-on expertise with leading e-discovery platforms.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EDRM from preservation to production.
• Build and optimize technology-enabled reviews.
• Draft and negotiate ESI protocols.
• Handle court filings in Illinois and federal courts.

Skills

E-discovery

Construction law knowledge

Legal holds

Excellent organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Relativity

DISCO

Nuix

Everlaw

Job description

A legal recruitment firm based in Chicago is looking for a Legal Executive Recruiter to lead the e-discovery lifecycle for complex legal matters. The ideal candidate will manage technical reviews and handle court filings while ensuring compliance with ESI protocols. Candidates must have over 5 years of paralegal experience and expertise in e-discovery platforms. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).