Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

PETA is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to refine and implement eDiscovery practices and support data workflows for in-house and outside counsel. The role emphasizes managing holds, data processing, and collaboration with IT and litigators to protect animals.

The ideal candidate has substantive eDiscovery or litigation support experience, plus paralegal credentials, strong research skills, and a proven ability to work both independently and in a team, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Substantive eDiscovery or litigation support experience.
• Three years 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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., 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 the 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 the 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.

Skills

eDiscovery experience

Litigation support

Research

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent and teamwork

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor’s degree + paralegal experience

Tools

Document review platforms

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• 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

Position Objective

• 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

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• 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 the 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 the 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

Salary

The hourly pay range for this position is $31.51 to $40.23. 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.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

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.