eDiscovery Paralegal

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.   AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration.  Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working.  Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.   MUST BE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NO VISA OR IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.)

What you’ll do

Companies today are generating and storing vast amounts of data. To resolve litigation and investigations, they need the right technology and a sensible strategy from an analytics partner to execute an efficient, defensible, and comprehensive plan for data collection and analysis. They need to know what the data means to resolve what happened. Our teams of discovery and litigation analytics experts have extensive experience with data collection and preservation, forensics, processing, early case assessment, hosted and managed review, custom data analytics, and technology-assisted review. Our production and project management support capabilities, along with our expert analysis and testimony, produce sharp insights and credible results in urgent situations.

You’ll be part of the team supporting our eDiscovery practice. Paid relocation is not available.

Your work will involve a wide range of activities, such as:

• Develop correspondence, engagement letters, and presentation materials for key client contacts.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships, including soliciting bids, drafting SOWs, and serving as a point of contact for vendor contracting and invoicing needs.
• Manage proposal and project estimate requests from key clients, including communicating with the client, clearing conflicts, making updates to the proposal based on the team’s feedback, and working with delivery teams to build tailored estimates.
• Prioritize multiple demands by considering risk, importance, urgency, political impacts, and other linkages. Assimilate unfamiliar issues rapidly and anticipate and resolve potential problems.
• Support data logging, tracking, and audit functions related to the same.
• Handle sensitive and urgent information from clients, AlixPartners personnel, and other contacts while exercising appropriate judgment when responding.
• Additional responsibilities as identified.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities. 

What you’ll need 

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or similar field preferred.
• Prefer 1 – 2 years of experience with litigation, legal project or contracts management.
• Experience with a professional services firm, law firm, or legal department preferred.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent proofreading skills.
• Candidate must be discreet and able to handle highly confidential and sensitive subject matters.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple responsibilities and tasks with flexibility to quickly and effectively adjust as needed
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills; experience working with clients or customers preferred.
• Self-starter who can anticipate needs and demonstrate exceptional common sense, intelligence, and judgment to effectively and efficiently complete tasks and solve problems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

 

 

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