Senior Discovery Paralegal Specialist

$94,900 - $142,300/Yr

Guidehouse - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Guidehouse is seeking Discovery Paralegals to support its litigation and investigation practice, particularly in assisting the Department of Justice. The role involves navigating complex legal challenges associated with eDiscovery, utilizing collaborative approaches to perform legal document reviews, and ensuring compliance with established standards. The Discovery Paralegal will work closely with lead eDiscovery Counsel and various stakeholders to manage workflows, conduct privilege reviews, and provide timely support across multiple divisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate directly with lead eDiscovery Counsel on current and future eDiscovery matters.
• Review Discovery workflows and policy across the agency.
• Conduct legal privilege reviews and responsiveness reviews using eDiscovery platforms.
• Work alongside attorneys and IT support teams to ensure data discoverability.
• Provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable support across various divisions and agencies.
• Perform research to locate and gather material responsive to requests.
• Conduct 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, applying redactions to privileged information.
• Coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance.
• 5 or more years of Paralegal experience.
• 3 or more years of Discovery/eDiscovery experience.
• 2 or more years of leading litigation projects.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• 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)).
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
• 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 Stipend