Paralegal - Legal Holds

Job Description Job Description 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 #36 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 Paralegal - Legal Holds position. This position offers a remote working arrangement for candidates located in any state where 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, matter intake, preserving evidence, and maintaining evidence databases. Key Responsibilities * Under the supervision of attorneys, 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 * 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 * Experience with legal holds and evidence preservation is a plus * 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 Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Salary Range: $70,000—$80,000 USD 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. 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