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Evolver, LLC

Senior Discovery Paralegal

Evolver, LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Evolver, a Converged Security Solutions company, is an information technology company serving the Federal, Commercial, and Legal markets that addresses client challenges in the present and transitions clients into the future by introducing efficient and effective IT solutions. With a dedicated focus on client satisfaction, CSS has proven its value time and time again, from managing day-to-day operations to skillfully navigating the implementation and support of new technologies. Our core competencies are infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, cloud, end-user support, data analytics and legal services.

This position requires an Active TS Clearance and to work onsite 5 days a week in Washington, DC.

Senior Discovery Paralegal Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret requests from customers

Research, locate, and gather material responsive to DMS requests including conducting outreach and informal interviews to respond to document requests and interrogatories

Assist in preparation of declarations

Scan paper materials to save as an image file (e.g., .PDF)

Conduct responsiveness reviews of both ESI and paper materials

Conduct legal privilege reviews using Symantec Clearwell, Adobe Pro with Redax, or other document review platforms provided

Analyze documents and proficiently apply deletion codes to diverse types of privileged information

Review the work of peers for accuracy and provide constructive edits to ensure quality and thoroughness of review and processing

Support effective teams to foster teamwork and planning and decision making

Organize and maintain accurate records of assigned requests. This includes keeping detailed case notes, utilizing discovery plans, using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and entering case information into appropriate databases

Prepare electronic and/or paper releases for release to customers

Provide a high degree of professionalism and customer service in all interactions with DMS customers

Prioritize and schedule projects to accomplish objectives

Coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts

Maintain close collaboration of projects with discovery team members

Serve as consultant to government employees regarding privilege application and document production

Communicate with employees at all levels of the FBI to complete projects with a high degree of professionalism

Provide weekly statuses to management and periodic updates to Assistant General Counsels and other DMS customers

Conduct searches of FBI systems and databases to retrieve responsive documents or files (i.e., Sentinel, Internal Policy Office Policy Library and Policy Archives)

Basic Qualifications

Active Top Secret Clearance with SSBI.

5 years of paralegal experience

3 years of experience in discovery/ e-discovery

2 years of experience performing privilege and other substantive reviews on litigation support projects.

1 year of experience reviewing electronic and paper materials for privilege on litigation support projects involving paper documents and electronic files.

1 year of experience using an eDiscovery review platform (e.g., Clearwell, Relativity) to accurately identify and redact privileged information.

1 year of experience researching and drafting responses to interrogatories.

1 year of experience obtaining documents for document collection and production.

1 year of experience communicating and driving litigation projects forward with clients and/or attorneys.

Preferred Qualifications

7 years of paralegal experience

7 years of experience with discovery/ e-discovery

3 years of experience performing privilege and other substantive reviews on litigation support projects. Comparable combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

3 years of experience reviewing electronic and paper materials for privilege on litigation support projects involving paper documents and electronic files.

3 years of experience using an eDiscovery review platform (e.g., Clearwell, Relativity) to accurately identify and redact privileged information.

3 years of experience researching and drafting responses to interrogatories.

3 years of experience obtaining documents for document collection and production.

3 years of experience communicating and driving litigation projects forward with clients and/or attorneys.

Preferred PLS certificate/ AA

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and coordination.

Demonstrated excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite Products, document review and file management systems, and imaging.

Shall have excellent Microsoft Office skills (specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.

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