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Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 annually
Join a defense‑side legal team where you’ll own the end‑to‑end e‑discovery lifecycle supporting complex commercial and construction matters. You’ll collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, and vendors to drive efficient, defensible workflows—while leveraging your knowledge of construction law as a differentiator.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the EDRM from preservation to production: implement legal holds, conduct custodian interviews, coordinate collections (email, collaboration suites, mobile/cloud), process/cull data, manage review workflows, and QC productions and privilege logs.
Build and optimize technology‑enabled reviews using platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, Nuix, and Everlaw; apply analytics (email threading, near‑duplication, clustering/TAR) to reduce cost and cycle time.
Draft and negotiate ESI protocols ; map metadata fields, validate load files, and maintain chain‑of‑custody and audit trails.
Support traditional discovery and motion practice : prepare responses, privilege logs, deposition/exhibit sets, and trial/arbitration binders.
Handle court filings in Illinois and federal courts (Odyssey e‑file, PACER) and manage associated deadlines and notices.
Construction law plus: assist with contract and change‑order documentation, lien waivers/mechanics’ liens, project record organization, and targeted research on construction‑specific issues.
What We’re Looking For:
5+ years of paralegal experience focused on e‑discovery in litigation; defense experience and construction‑related matters are a strong plus.
Hands‑on expertise with leading e‑discovery platforms (Relativity, DISCO, Nuix, Everlaw) and comfort with analytics/TAR.
Deep knowledge of ESI best practices and the EDRM, including legal holds, collections, processing, review management, productions, and defensible documentation.
Excellent organization and communication skills; ability to thrive in fast‑moving matters and collaborate cross‑functionally.
Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Apply today to take the next step in your legal career!
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