Discovery Paralegal Specialist

7 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Guidehouse Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Discovery Paralegal to join our team at Guidehouse. As a key member of our litigation and investigation support practice, you will play a critical role in navigating the complexities of eDiscovery and supporting our clients in the Department of Justice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with lead eDiscovery Counsel to review Discovery workflows and policy across the agency.
  • Conduct legal privilege reviews and responsiveness reviews using commercial electronic document review platforms.
  • Work alongside attorneys and IT support teams to ensure data is discoverable as new technologies are presented to the enterprise.
  • 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 conducting 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 proficiently apply redactions to diverse types of privileged information.
  • Coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts.
Requirements
  • An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance.
  • TWO (2) or more years of Paralegal experience.
  • TWO (2) or more years of Discovery/eDiscovery experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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 involving paper documents and electronic files.
  • 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) to identify documents for responsive and privileged reviews, including redaction of sensitive information.
  • 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, including detailed case notes, discovery plans, maintaining case information into appropriate case management systems/ databases.
What We Offer
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
  • 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.


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