Senior Paralegal

The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A. is a professional law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to private clients, businesses, and federal government entities. GLF is committed to delivering thoughtful legal solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and client service. The firm regularly supports federal agencies by providing qualified legal professionals to assist with litigation support, legal research, and case preparation.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Paralegal to provide advanced litigation and technical support on complex, data-intensive Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong eDiscovery experience who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven federal litigation environments.

You will work closely with USAO Automated Litigation Support (ALS) teams and attorneys, supporting the full lifecycle of electronic evidence while contributing to high-impact government litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the full lifecycle of Electronically Stored Information (ESI), including:

· Data collection, tracking, processing, and production

· Ensuring compliance with imaging and metadata extraction protocols

· Administer and maintain document review platforms such as:

· Relativity

· Eclipse

· Provide advanced litigation support, including:

· Drafting legal documents, reports, and case summaries

· Reviewing and analyzing complex electronic records and case materials

· Supporting attorneys with pleadings, referrals, and discovery

· Conduct legal research using:

· LexisNexis

· Westlaw

· Track court deadlines and ensure timely case progression

· Coordinate pretrial activities, including:

· Witness preparation and logistics

· Collaborate with attorneys, ALS staff, and cross-functional teams to meet critical litigation deadlines

Qualifications

· Minimum 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in federal litigation or government support environments

· Strong experience with eDiscovery and ESI management

· Hands-on experience with Relativity, Eclipse, or similar platforms

· Proficiency in:

· Microsoft Office Suite

· Adobe Acrobat Professional

· Demonstrated ability to:

· Manage large volumes of data with precision

· Work independently while handling multiple priorities

· Communicate effectively with legal teams and stakeholders

· Experience supporting Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters is highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

· Prior experience supporting USAO, DOJ, or federal litigation teams

· Familiarity with litigation support workflows and automated systems (ALS environments)

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us

· Opportunity to work on high-impact federal litigation matters

· Collaborative, mission-driven environment

· Exposure to complex, large-scale cases and advanced legal technology

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person