Remote Discovery Paralegal - Litigation & Data Management

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous PTO

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Discovery Paralegal to join a national team supporting a broad litigation portfolio. This role assists with investigations, collections, and the organization and maintenance of discovery databases.

The position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state with an office. A Bachelor's Degree and 1–2+ years of litigation paralegal experience are required, along with strong analytical and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a Paralegal Certificate is a plus
• Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with collaboration and work management software is a plus
• Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience with Electronically Stored Information and document management systems, including computer‑assisted review technologies, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of investigation and collections related duties necessary to respond to litigation discovery requests
• Obtains and manages client documents, including electronic data, and identifies potentially relevant materials for each case
• Assists with coordinating efforts between client personnel, attorneys, and outside vendors
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with stakeholders both within and outside the Firm
• Maintains and organizes evidentiary data and case‑related information in accordance with best records management practices across a wide array of case files and documentation, including assisting with the coordination, and management of document productions

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Discovery Paralegal to join a national team supporting a broad litigation portfolio. This role assists with investigations, collections, and the organization and maintenance of discovery databases.

The position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state with an office. A Bachelor's Degree and 1–2+ years of litigation paralegal experience are required, along with strong analytical and written communication skills.