Discovery Paralegal

Wilson Elser
Phoenix, AZ
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with managing discovery databases and coordinating cross-functional teams, this role is ideal for mid-level professionals in litigation with hybrid work flexibility.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-2 years of litigation paralegal experience and a background in document management systems
    — “Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and can manage multiple stakeholders effectively
    — “Collaborates and communicates effectively with stakeholders both within and outside the Firm”
  • Individuals who prefer hybrid or remote work arrangements and are open to working in any of Wilson Elser's 46 offices
    — “This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state we have an office”

Things to consider

  • Recruitment agencies must have a current fee agreement in place to submit candidates
    — “exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement”
  • The role involves handling confidential and sensitive information, requiring discretion and integrity
    — “Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with electronically stored information and computer-assisted review technologies
    — “Experience with Electronically Stored Information and document management systems, including computer-assisted review technologies, is a plus”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate between attorneys, clients, and vendors in your resume and interview responses
    — “Assists with coordinating efforts between client personnel, attorneys, and outside vendors”
  • Showcase your analytical and communication skills with specific examples from past roles
    — “Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • efficient case management
  • accurate document organization
  • timely client communication
Typical background
paralegal studieslitigation paralegal experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Litigation SupportDocument ManagementInvestigation CoordinationCollections

Preferred

Electronic DiscoveryCollaboration Software

Stack & domain

Investigation And Collections Related DutiesObtains And Manages Client DocumentsIdentifies Potentially Relevant Materials For Each CaseCoordinates Efforts Between Client Personnel, Attorneys, And Outside VendorsMaintains And Organizes Evidentiary Data And Case-related InformationAssists With The Coordination And Management Of Document ProductionsStrong Analytical And Communication Skills, Both Oral And WrittenExperience With Collaboration And Work Management SoftwareExperience With Electronically Stored Information And Document Management SystemsLitigation

About the role

Original posting from Wilson Elser via Greenhouse

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Discovery Paralegal position.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state we in which we have an office. 

The Position

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

Key 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

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

Why Should You Apply? 

Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Source: Wilson Elser careers (Greenhouse)

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