Job Description
Job DescriptionE-Discovery Paralegal - Chicago, Illinois
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Apply today to take the next step in your legal career!
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Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
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