eDiscovery Paralegal – eDiscovery Support

Job Description

Paralegal | McGuireWoods LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at McGuireWoods LLP, located in Richmond, VA. McGuireWoods, established in 1834, is one of the world’s leading law firms, providing legal solutions to diverse corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients. This position as an eDiscovery Paralegal is crucial within the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group, directly contributing to the efficient and accurate management of complex legal data in litigation processes. The role is vital for supporting attorneys and ensuring smooth document handling.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Richmond, VA

• Team: Commercial Litigation practice group
• Mission: This role ensures efficient management of eDiscovery processes, including document collection, production, and review, to support attorneys in commercial litigation cases.
• Tech Stack: Relativity, DISCO, Reveal, Microsoft Excel, Harvey

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Collection: Assist attorneys with the collection of large-scale documents during the discovery phase of litigation.
• Document Production & Review: Support large-scale document production and review utilizing various eDiscovery platforms, such as Relativity.
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain, track, and report on data using Microsoft Excel, including the creation of pivot tables for analysis.
• Case File Management: Manage case files efficiently through the firm’s document management systems.
• Technology Integration: Engage with and leverage innovative technology platforms, including legal-specific AI tools like Harvey, to reduce routine tasks and focus on impactful work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: 2-3 years of legal support experience, with eDiscovery experience highly preferred, supporting legal professionals in litigation contexts.
• Experience: Proven experience with document review software such as Relativity, DISCO, or Reveal.
• Skills: Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel, strong organizational skills for document management, highly detail-oriented workflow execution, and excellent communication abilities.
• Bonus: A willingness and desire to work with and adopt innovative technology platforms to enhance legal support processes.