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LHH · 1 day ago

e-Discovery Paralegal

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

LHH is a defense-side legal team seeking an E-Discovery Paralegal to manage the e-discovery lifecycle for complex commercial and construction matters. The role involves collaborating with attorneys, clients, and vendors to ensure efficient workflows while leveraging knowledge of construction law.

Human Resources

Hiring Manager

Katie Soderberg

Responsibilities

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

Assist with contract and change‑order documentation, lien waivers/mechanics’ liens, project record organization, and targeted research on construction‑specific issues

Qualification

E-Discovery platformsEDRM knowledgeConstruction lawParalegal certificateCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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