Senior Paralegal – Discovery & Redaction Project

Focus People, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote option

Onsite option in Atlanta

Job summary

Focus People, Inc. seeks an experienced paralegal with discovery and document redaction expertise for a short-term project supporting a large public-sector organization. This position is remote with an onsite option in Atlanta, GA, and requires quick start through Oct 15, 2026.

The candidate will review documents, support discovery responses, perform redactions, and prepare materials for legal review to meet a firm deadline.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on discovery experience with document review.
• Proven document redaction experience on legal matters.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize documents related to discovery matters.
• Assist with discovery responses, document review, and production.
• Perform detailed document redactions involving confidential or sensitive information.
• Prepare records and supporting documentation for legal review and production.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the review and redaction process.
• Work independently while coordinating with attorneys and legal team members.
• Help keep the project on track for the October 15, 2026 deadline.

Skills

Discovery experience

Document redaction

Attention to detail

Independent work

Remote work readiness

Job description

Temporary / Project-Based Remote or Onsite Work Options

Pay

$35–$42/hour, depending on experience Start: ASAP Project through October 15, 2026

Focus People is seeking experienced paralegals with strong discovery and document redaction experience for an urgent, short-term legal project supporting a large public‑sector organization. This is a highly focused assignment for seasoned legal professionals who can step in quickly, work independently, and help complete a time-sensitive project by a firm deadline.

What You’ll Do

• Review and organize documents related to discovery matters.
• Assist with discovery responses, document review, and production.
• Perform detailed document redactions involving confidential, privileged, personal, or other sensitive information.
• Prepare records and supporting documentation for legal review and production.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the review and redaction process.
• Work independently while coordinating with attorneys and legal team members as needed.
• Help keep the project on track for its October 15 completion deadline.

What We’re Looking For

• Direct, hands‑on experience with BOTH discovery and document redaction.
• Prior professional paralegal or comparable legal support experience.
• Demonstrated discovery experience.
• Demonstrated document redaction experience.
• Strong document review and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability to start quickly and remain committed through at least October 15, 2026.
• Discovery and redaction experience should be clearly reflected on your resume.
• Especially Relevant Experience
  • Litigation discovery and document production.
  • High-volume document or records review.
  • Government or public‑sector legal work.
  • Open‑records or public‑records requests.
  • Healthcare, medical records, HIPAA, or PHI.
  • Privilege and confidentiality review.
  • Regulatory or administrative legal matters.

Schedule & Location

This role is able to be fully remote and is focused more on completing the project work than maintaining a rigid daily schedule. There is an option to work onsite in an office in Atlanta, Georgia. Some flexibility for additional hours or weekend work is helpful as the project deadline approaches. Candidates do not need to reside in Georgia, but must be eligible to work in the United States. Compensation $35–$42/hour, depending on the depth and relevance of your discovery, redaction, and paralegal experience. If you are an experienced paralegal with strong discovery and redaction skills and are available to start quickly, we would like to hear from you. #lp1