Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Fully Remote PETA Foundation

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Objective:

To refine and implement best practices related to eDiscovery and data workflow, and support the eDiscovery needs of in-house and outside counsel

To provide paralegal support to in-house attorneys on a wide range of litigation matters that arise in the course of our clients’ work to protect animals

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Serves as subject matter expert and central point of contact relating to eDiscovery, including by overseeing legal holds, managing evidence collections, and conducting data processing projects for all client divisions within PETA and the PETA Foundation

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of eDiscovery best practices, including with respect to document preservation protocols and relevant eDiscovery technology, and works with litigators to implement those practices and technologies

Advises and supports attorneys in ensuring a defensible and consistent approach to identifying and implementing best practices for the identification, preservation, collection, analysis, processing, review, and production of paper and electronic data

Collaborates with litigators and internal IT personnel to ensure defensible and consistent practices in compliance with applicable rules (e.g., Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), state civil rules, local rules, chambers rules)

Serves as a liaison between litigators, internal IT personnel, and outside counsel to ensure a successful workflow during eDiscovery

Participates in appropriate industry organizations to stay current with developments in eDiscovery best practices and technology

Recommends process improvement to ensure high-quality, timely and cost-effective eDiscovery practices

Assists legal team in all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, the eDiscovery process

Under supervision of litigation attorneys, assists with correspondence, pleadings, notices, calendar requests, status reports, subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, expert reports, and discovery requests and responses

Conducts legal research under supervision of litigation attorneys

Cite-checks briefs, assists in the preparation of supporting exhibits, and generates tables of authorities and tables of contents

Assists with preparations for meetings, hearings, mediations, and trials

Organizes and maintains case files and docket deadlines

Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have substantive experience in eDiscovery or litigation support and either (1) three years of experience as a certified paralegal or (2) a bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of paralegal experience in litigation.

Thorough understanding of data processing tools and applications as well as?eDiscovery challenges in a global organization

Experience with document review platforms

Proven excellent research and analytical skills

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

Proven organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work

Self-motivation and the proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

COVID-19 full vaccination and booster recommended

Knowledge of animal rights issues and commitment to the objectives of the organization

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The salary range for this position is $63,792.00 to $78,930.00 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.