Paralegal/Legal Assistant

sgiglobal; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI Global is seeking an experienced Litigation Technology Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI to organize and manage electronic discovery data and evidence. You will create and administer document review databases, ensure timely production, and coordinate with law firms to resolve technical questions.

The role requires familiarity with Eclipse, Relativity, Concordance, Sanction, Trial Director, and MS Office; a collaborative mindset is essential to support investigators and AUSAs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience using Eclipse and Relativity in litigation.
• Experience with document management and presentation platforms such as Concordance, Sanction and Trial Director.
• Technical background with computers, scanners, and data storage devices.
• Knowledge of litigation tools and processes such as imaging, database management, OCR, and TAR.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Apple software/devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of statutes and policies to guide data handling decisions.
• Organize and maintain documents and evidence for automated storage and retrieval.
• Create and administer document review databases and ensure timely productions.
• Collect, process, index, log, and present case data using various software.
• Use tools to extract file information and place data into review platforms.
• Create reports tracking e-discovery processing and production.
• Draft and review technical specs for production requests.
• Review documents produced in investigations and discovery.
• Monitor compliance with litigation hold requirements.
• Use software and hardware to assist AUSAs in presentations and trial.
• Maintain expertise on available e-discovery systems.
• Work with law firm representatives to resolve technical questions and ensure timely document production and review.
• Build and maintain relationships with USAO staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fraud knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Eclipse

Relativity

Concordance

Sanction

Trial Director

Microsoft Office

Apple software

Job description

Job Duties:

• Develop an understanding of applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, and guidance to the extent necessary to make sound decisions regarding the handling of data and records. Follow USAO policies and protocols for the management of case data and records.


• Organize and maintain documents and evidence for efficient automated storage and retrieval, including through the use of computer-assisted litigation support systems.


• Create and administer document review databases. Ensure the timely flow and availability of documents and electronic evidence collections, as well as the quality of database content.


• Collect, process, cull, load, organize, index, log, track, produce, and present case data using various software programs.


• Utilize software tools to extract file information, create images of files, and place file images and other file data into document review platforms.


• Create reports to track electronic discovery processing and production.


• Draft and review technical specifications for production requests and responses.


• Review and analyze documents and information produced in investigations and discovery.


• Monitor compliance with litigation hold requirements.


• Use software programs, computer equipment, and audio/video equipment to assist AUSAs in presentations and trial.


• Maintain expertise on available e-discovery and litigation support systems.


• Work independently with representatives from law firms to resolve technical questions, address compatibility issues, and ensure timely and seamless document productions and reviews.


• Build and maintain excellent relationships with USAO staff.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree is preferred.


• 2 years of experience using electronic document review platforms such as Eclipse and Relativity in the context of litigation.


• 2 years of experience using document management and presentation platforms such as Concordance, Sanction and Trial Director in the context of litigation or trials.


• Technical background with computers, scanners, and data storage devices and equipment.


• Knowledge of current litigation technology tools and processes, such as document imaging, database management and design, optical character recognition, electronically stored information processing, and technology-assisted review;


• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.


• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, e.g.) and Apple software and devices.


• Preferred candidates will have knowledge and experience assisting in fraud or federal litigation and trials

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.