Hybrid eDiscovery Paralegal

at Jimerson Birr

• Job title: eDiscovery Paralegal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Jacksonville, United States

About the role

• eDiscovery Paralegal managing attorney eDiscovery functions in litigation support team. Requires legal knowledge, technical skills, and process-oriented thinking for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned legal matters diligently and foster client relationships by ensuring satisfactory communication, timely updates, and addressing client concerns to uphold the firm’s core values.
• Support data management and ESI preservation with accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Designs and updates data management protocols, including data mapping, ESI preservation, and collection, aligned with best practices and legal developments, while ensuring client communication and support throughout the process.
• Evaluates and selects the optimal document review platforms, oversees data ingestion, and conducts quality control checks to guarantee the integrity and functionality of the discovery process.
• Directs the development and implementation of document management protocols for intake, storage, organization, review, and production, ensuring a seamless discovery process.
• Collaborates with legal teams on system refinement, offers technical support, leads training on review platforms and review standards, organizes data per firm standard conventions, and manages the accurate and timely production of documents and privilege logs.
• Leads innovation in legal technologies associated with document procurement, review, and organization by implementing advanced solutions for data extraction, organization, review, storage, and production, incorporating AI and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Maintains and cultivates strategic relationships with vendors to ensure access to the latest tools and services, enhancing the firm's legal operations and client service.
• Manage and coordinate document collection, review, and production.
• Assist with document-intensive litigation tasks, such as redacting documents, summarizing documents, and organizing exhibits for court filings.
• Developing case strategy by conducting all necessary research, issuing correspondence, and obtaining key information.
• Work with all attorneys to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and discovery requests are answered accurately and on time.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files related to discovery efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in eDiscovery and litigation support.
• Proven ability to conduct legal research, document review, and drafting of legal documents to support attorneys and case strategy.
• Experience managing document intake, data mapping, collection, review, tagging, redaction, production, and electronic storage protocols.
• Skilled in organizing and maintaining physical and electronic discovery files and ensuring compliance with discovery deadlines.
• Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, DISCO, and GoldFynch.
• Strong understanding of ESI protocols (federal and state), including preservation, production standards, and Bates numbering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and contribute to structured review systems.
• Client-service oriented, with the ability to maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for business development.
• Highly organized self-starter who manages time effectively and performs with a high sense of urgency.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Litify, Endicia Connect, Scansnap, eFax, CSC Prepare, and state/federal filing systems.

Benefits

• Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and excellence in legal service.
• Competitive compensation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment dedicated to fostering your success.
• Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU!
• Firm recognized as one of Florida’s “Best Companies to Work For.”
• Equal opportunity employer.