Overview
A partner company in the electronic design automation sector is seeking a Paralegal Associate to support their legal team. This role involves assisting with litigation, investigations, and legal program management.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day litigation and investigation matters, including document management and coordination with internal teams and outside counsel
- Administer legal holds, including issuance, tracking, and release
- Assist with data preservation and collection for litigation, investigations, and insider-threat matters
- Operate eDiscovery platforms and tools, including matter setup, data organization, running searches, data transfers to outside counsel, and production support
- Help manage ongoing legal programs such as document retention, open-source governance, and DMCA takedowns
- Maintain accurate matter records, logs, and documentation
- Coordinate with IT, Compliance, Security, and HR to ensure consistent execution of legal processes
- Perform other administrative duties as necessary
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience
- 1–3 years of experience in a paralegal, litigation support, or related role
- Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms and tools
- Working knowledge of legal holds, document management, and data preservation concepts
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in an in-house legal department or law firm
- Exposure to technology companies or data-intensive environments
- Familiarity with document retention programs, open-source compliance, or compliance-driven workflows
Compensation
- Salary range: $63,000 to $95,000 annually
Location
- Position is with a partner company; location details to be provided during the hiring process.