Litigation Paralegal

PETA Foundation; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PETA Foundation is seeking an experienced eDiscovery Paralegal in the United States to refine and implement best practices for data workflow, support in-house and outside counsel, and oversee legal holds, evidence collection, and data processing across all client divisions.

You will stay current with eDiscovery technologies, advise attorneys on identification, preservation, collection, analysis, processing, review, and production, and collaborate with IT to ensure compliance with FRCP and local

Qualifications

• Substantive experience in eDiscovery or litigation support with either 3 years as a certified paralegal or a bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of paralegal experience in litigation.
• Understanding of data processing tools and eDiscovery challenges in a global organization
• Proven experience with document review platforms
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Responsibilities

• Refine and implement best practices related to eDiscovery and data workflow
• Provide paralegal support to in-house attorneys on litigation matters supporting animal protection goals
• Serve as SME and central contact for eDiscovery, overseeing holds, evidence collection, and data processing
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of eDiscovery practices and technologies
• Advise attorneys on identification, preservation, collection, analysis, processing, review, and production of data
• Collaborate with litigators and IT to ensure compliance with FRCP and local rules
• Act as liaison between litigators, IT, and outside counsel to ensure smooth eDiscovery workflow
• Stay current with developments in eDiscovery and technology
• Recommend process improvements for high-quality, timely, cost-effective eDiscovery
• Assist legal team in all aspects of the eDiscovery process
• Under supervision assist with correspondence, pleadings, notices, calendar requests, subpoenas, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research under supervision
• Cite-check briefs and assist in preparing exhibits and tables of authorities
• Assist with meetings, hearings, mediations, and trials preparation
• Organize and maintain case files and docket deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

eDiscovery experience

Paralegal experience

Research and analysis

Written and verbal communication

Organization and attention to detail

Multitasking

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Paralegal certification

Tools

Document review platforms

Job description

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• To refine and implement best practices related to eDiscovery and data workflow, and support the eDiscovery needs of in-house and outside counsel
• To provide paralegal support to in-house attorneys on a wide range of litigation matters that arise in the course of our clients’ work to protect animals
• Serves as subject matter expert and central point of contact relating to eDiscovery, including by overseeing legal holds, managing evidence collections, and conducting data processing projects for all client divisions within PETA and the PETA Foundation
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of eDiscovery best practices, including with respect to document preservation protocols and relevant eDiscovery technology, and works with litigators to implement those practices and technologies
• Advises and supports attorneys in identifying and implementing best practices for the identification, preservation, collection, analysis, processing, review, and production of paper and electronic data
• Collaborates with litigators and internal IT personnel to ensure practices in compliance with applicable rules (e.g., Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), state civil rules, local rules)
• Serves as a liaison between litigators, internal IT personnel, and outside counsel to ensure a successful workflow during eDiscovery
• Stays current with developments in eDiscovery best practices and technology
• Recommends process improvement to ensure high quality, timely and cost-effective eDiscovery practices
• Assists legal team in all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, the eDiscovery process
• Under supervision of litigation attorneys, assists with correspondence, pleadings, notices, calendar requests, status reports, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, expert reports, and discovery requests and responses
• Conducts legal research under supervision of litigation attorneys
• Cite-checks briefs, assists in the preparation of supporting exhibits, and generates tables of authorities and tables of contents
• Assists with preparations for meetings, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Organizes and maintains case files and docket deadlines
• Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have substantive experience in eDiscovery or litigation support and either three years of experience as a certified paralegal or a bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of paralegal experience in litigation.
• Thorough understanding of data processing tools and applications as well as?eDiscovery challenges in a global organization
• Experience with document review platforms
• Proven excellent research and analytical skills
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Self-motivation and the proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $31.51 - $40.23 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 5, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.