Sr. Discovery Paralegal Specialist

Overview Guidehouse is recruiting Discovery Paralegals to support our fast-growing litigation and investigation support practice. You will work with the Department of Justice to navigate data proliferation and the 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 providing peer review for accuracy and constructive edits to ensure quality and thoroughness. What You Will Do Guidehouse is hiring Discovery Paralegals to support our litigation and investigation practice. You will : Coordinate directly with lead eDiscovery Counsel on current and future matters, reviewing Discovery workflows and policy across the agency. Conduct legal privilege reviews and responsiveness reviews using Adobe Pro or other eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, EverLaw, and eDiscovery Platform (Clearwell). Work with attorneys and IT support teams to ensure data is discoverable as new technologies are introduced. Provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable support across the Office of the General Counsel, Operational and Administrative Divisions, DOJ, and other government agencies. Perform research to locate and gather material responsive to requests, including 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 apply redactions to diverse types of privileged information. Coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts. What You Will Need ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET federal security clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance. Five (5) or more years of Paralegal experience including three (3) or more years of Discovery / eDiscovery experience and two (2) or more years of leading litigation projects. What Would Be Nice To Have Paralegal Studies Certificate. Paralegal Associate of Arts Degree. Excellent oral and written communication skills. One or more years of progressively responsible experience performing privilege and other substantive reviews on litigation support projects. Two years of progressively 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Working knowledge of eDiscovery review platforms (Relativity, EverLaw, Clearwell) to identify documents for responsive and privileged reviews, including redaction of sensitive information. Working knowledge researching (Westlaw, PACER) and drafting responses to interrogatories. Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records of assigned requests, including detailed case notes and discovery plans in case management systems. Salary : The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience, and security clearances. What We Offer Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that supports a diverse and inclusive workplace. Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Discretionary variable incentive bonus potential Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance and Disability Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts Student Loan PayDown, Tuition Reimbursement, and Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program and other programs About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, or any other basis protected by law. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All recruitment correspondence from Guidehouse will come from @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Do not respond to unsolicited domains. Guidehouse does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Do not provide banking information to third parties. If you suspect a scam, report it to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. For validity checks, contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes are the property of Guidehouse. J-18808-Ljbffr