Discovery Paralegal Specialist
Company: Guidehouse
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Job Family:Investigation ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance
Required:Active Top Secret (TS)What You Will Do:Guidehouse is
recruiting Discovery Paralegals to outwit complexity and be a part
of our fast-growing litigation and investigation support practice.
Every organization today faces complexity across multiple levels on
a frequent basis. Navigating these challenges and opportunities
demands more than the one-dimensional maps, tools or solutions of
the past. You need a guide with an understanding of your industry
and the proven experience to navigate the changing terrain ahead.
Join our team supporting the Department of Justice and guide our
customers through the complexities associated with data
proliferation and the growing technical and legal challenges of
eDiscovery. The Discovery Paralegal team uses a collaborative
approach to perform legal document reviews, following established
standards and practices, using commercial electronic document
review platforms and tools, and will be responsible for peer review
for accuracy and provide constructive edits to ensure quality and
thoroughness.A qualified Discovery Paralegal team member will be
capable of performing the following duties:
- The Discovery Paralegal coordinates directly with lead
eDiscovery Counsel on current and future eDiscovery matters,
reviewing Discovery workflows and policy across the agency.
- Conduct legal privilege reviews and responsiveness reviews
using Adobe Pro, or other eDiscovery review platforms such as
Relativity, EverLaw, and eDiscovery Platform (Clearwell)
- Work alongside the attorneys and IT support teams to ensure
data is discoverable as new technologies are presented to the
enterprise.
- Provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable support
across the Office of the General Counsel, Operational and
Administrative Divisions, DOJ, and other government agencies.
- The Discovery Paralegal performs research to locate and gather
material responsive to requests, including conducting outreach and
informal interviews to respond to document requests and
interrogatories.
- Provide weekly statuses and periodic updates to Assistant
General Counsels and other stakeholders.
- Analyze documents and media files, and proficiently apply
redactions to diverse types of privileged information.
- Coordinate classification reviews with subject matter
experts.What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security
clearance
- TWO (2) or more years of Paralegal experience
- TWO (2) or more years of Discovery/eDiscovery experienceWhat
Would Be Nice To Have:
- Paralegal Studies Certificate
- Paralegal Associates of Arts Degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- One or more years of progressively more responsible experience
performing privilege and other substantive reviews on litigation
support projects.
- Two years of progressively more responsible experience
reviewing electronic and paper materials for privilege on
litigation support projects involving paper documents and
electronic files.
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite Products (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Demonstrated working knowledge of eDiscovery review platforms
(e.g., Relativity, EverLaw, eDiscovery Platform (Clearwell)) to
identify documents for responsive and privileged reviews, including
redaction of sensitive information.
- Demonstrated working knowledge researching (e.g., Westlaw,
Pacer) and drafting responses to interrogatories.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain
accurate records of assigned requests, including detailed case
notes, discovery plans, maintaining case information into
appropriate case management systems/ databases.The annual salary
range for this position is $71,800.00-$107,600.00. Compensation
decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not
limited to skill sets, experience and training, security
clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and
organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a
comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive
compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our
commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits
include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive
bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible
Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning
Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression,
age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law,
ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the
Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have
visited our website for information about employment opportunities,
or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation,
please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email
at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will
be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable
accommodation.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes
through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited
resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and
Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Keywords: Guidehouse, Washington DC , Discovery Paralegal Specialist, Legal , Washington, DC
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