Paralegal - Legal Holds

About the role

Wilson Elser is redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Responsibilities

• Performs a range of investigation and file management duties related to legal hold requests and litigation discovery requests
• Obtains and manages client documents, including electronic data, and identifies potentially relevant materials for each case
• Aids in 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or a Paralegal Certificate is a plus
• Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Experience with legal holds and evidence preservation is required
• Experience with auto liability insurance matters/cases is required
• 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
• Proficiency with data entry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 1-2+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Experience with legal holds and evidence preservation is required
• Experience with auto liability insurance matters/cases is required
• 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
• Proficiency with data entry

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with collaboration and work management software
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Experience with Electronically Stored Information and document management systems, including computer-assisted review technologies
• Proficiency with data entry

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