Senior Litigation Paralegal, eDiscovery & AI

Ultragenyx; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Volunteer days

Stock options

Wellbeing benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition sponsorship

Professional development

Job summary

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal specializing in eDiscovery and AI to elevate our litigation operations. You will manage holds, preservation, collection, and vendor oversight, while integrating AI-enabled tools for efficient workflows.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in paralegal roles and at least 4 years in eDiscovery, plus hands-on Purview experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree; paralegal certificate preferred.
• 8+ years in paralegal or litigation-support, incl. 4+ years direct eDiscovery.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar platform.
• Strong knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle: identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, production.
• Experience managing holds, complex collections, eDiscovery vendors, budgets, invoices, and concurrent matters.

Responsibilities

• Own the legal-hold lifecycle: notices, custodian/matter records, acknowledgments, reminders, reviews, releases.
• Coordinate preservation and collection of ESI; conduct custodial interviews; use Purview or similar.
• Partner with IT/Security, stakeholders, outside counsel, vendors for custodians and data sources.
• Manage eDiscovery projects across matters: collection, processing, review coordination, productions, timelines, QC.
• Evaluate eDiscovery vendors; manage budgets, invoices, timelines and service delivery.
• Maintain case trackers, chronologies, discovery metrics, production records, deadlines, budgets, status reports.
• Develop and maintain processes, playbooks, and documentation for holds, collections, productions, and vendor management.
• Evaluate legal-hold software and lead implementation if selected.
• Evaluate AI-enabled eDiscovery tools and develop repeatable AI workflows while protecting confidentiality.
• Support deposition prep and attend witness interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials.

Skills

eDiscovery

AI tools

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Relativity aiR

Everlaw AI

DISCO Cecilia AI

CoCounsel

Job description

Why Join Us?

Be a hero for our rare disease patients

At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.

Position Summary

ultra innovative – Tackle rare and dynamic challenges

The Senior Litigation Paralegal, eDiscovery & AI will provide sophisticated operational support for Ultragenyx’s litigation portfolio. This individual will manage legal holds, document preservation and collection, eDiscovery vendors, budgets, case information, and document productions. The role will also evaluate legal-hold and AI-enabled eDiscovery tools and develop scalable workflows that reduce risk, cost, and reliance on outside resources.

Work Model

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities

• Own the legal-hold lifecycle, including drafting and issuing notices, maintaining custodian and matter records, tracking acknowledgments, sending reminders, conducting periodic reviews, and releasing holds.
• Coordinate defensible preservation and collection of electronically stored information, including conducting custodial interviews to identify data sources and using Microsoft Purview or similar platforms.
• Partner with IT, Security, business stakeholders, outside counsel, and vendors to identify custodians, systems, data sources, and appropriate collection methods.
• Manage eDiscovery projects across multiple matters, including data collection, processing, review coordination, productions, timelines, quality control, and documentation.
• Evaluate eDiscovery vendors and manage vendor performance, budgets, invoices, timelines, and service delivery while coordinating with law firms using their preferred review platforms.
• Maintain accurate case trackers, chronologies, discovery metrics, production records, deadlines, budgets, and status reports.
• Develop and maintain consistent processes, playbooks, and documentation for legal holds, collections, productions, and eDiscovery vendor management.
• Evaluate legal-hold software and lead implementation if Ultragenyx selects a dedicated platform.
• Evaluate AI-enabled eDiscovery tools and develop repeatable internal AI workflows that improve efficiency while protecting confidentiality, privilege, and information security.
• Support deposition preparation and occasionally attend witness interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• 8+ years of paralegal, litigation-support, or related experience, including at least 4 years of direct eDiscovery experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview or a similar preservation and collection platform required.
• Strong knowledge of the eDiscovery lifecycle: identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
• Experience managing legal holds, complex document collections, eDiscovery vendors, budgets, invoices, and concurrent litigation matters.
• Experience with document productions, litigation chronologies, case tracking, and data reporting.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled eDiscovery, document‑review, case‑analysis, and legal‑workflow tools preferred; strong interest and demonstrated aptitude required. Familiarity with platforms such as Relativity aiR, Everlaw AI, DISCO Cecilia AI, Harvey, Legora, CoCounsel, or similar tools is a plus.
• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life‑sciences, or other regulated‑industry experience preferred.
• Excellent project‑management, organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle privileged, confidential, and sensitive information.
• Collaborative; able to build effective relationships across Legal, IT, Security, business functions, law firms, and vendors.
• Occasional travel required.

The typical annual salary range for this full‑time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range

$121,100—$149,600 USD

Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
• Volunteer days
• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition sponsoring
• Professional development plans
• Benefits vary by region and country

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at [e-mail].

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