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Marriott

Manager, eDiscovery

Bethesda, MD · On-site

The role collaborates with Law Department attorneys, paralegals, information technology teams, business leaders, and thirdparty vendors to manage complex eDiscovery matters globally while balancing ...

Marriott International

Manager, eDiscovery

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$72K - $106K/yr

The role collaborates with Law Department attorneys, paralegals, information technology teams, business leaders, and third-party vendors to manage complex eDiscovery matters globally while balancing ...

NIRA, Inc.

Program Manager - eDiscovery

Washington, DC · On-site

$160K/yr

The ideal candidate understands Department of Justice (DOJ) eDiscovery processes, USAO litigation-support operations, digital evidence workflows, and the practical needs of attorneys, paralegals ...

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How much do freelance ediscovery paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance ediscovery paralegal in the United States is $59,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Ediscovery Paralegal vs Contract Ediscovery Paralegal?

AspectFreelance Ediscovery ParalegalContract Ediscovery Paralegal
CredentialsRelevant paralegal certification, ediscovery trainingSame as freelance, often with additional firm-specific requirements
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, remote or client sitesEmployed through staffing agencies or law firms, often remote or onsite
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent contractors serving multiple clientsTemporary staff hired by law firms or corporations for specific projects

Both freelance and contract ediscovery paralegals require similar skills and certifications. Freelance ediscovery paralegals typically work independently across various clients, offering flexibility. Contract ediscovery paralegals are hired through agencies or firms for specific assignments, often with more structured employment terms. The choice depends on your preferred work setup and career goals.

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Remote, Contract-based High-Volume E-Discovery Attorney Opportunity - 20-40 Hours/Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC

Albuquerque, NM • Remote

$80 - $85/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Welcome to The Freelance Firm!

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated High-Volume E-Discovery Attorney to support a complex litigation matter involving significant electronic discovery.

This is a remote, project-based opportunity expected to require approximately 20–40 hours per week over the course of several months.

Attorney Responsibilities:
  • Manage all phases of high-volume electronic discovery matters
  • Assist with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) process, including identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, and production
  • Coordinate with e-discovery vendors regarding data collection, processing, hosting, and document production
  • Review and analyze large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI)
  • Develop and implement document review workflows and quality control procedures
  • Prepare and review discovery requests, responses, privilege logs, and document productions
  • Conduct privilege, responsiveness, and confidentiality reviews
  • Organize and manage complex discovery involving multiple parties and large document sets
  • Collaborate with litigation teams to ensure discovery deadlines are met
Attorney Requirements:
  • Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum of 5+ years of litigation and e-discovery experience
  • Extensive experience managing high-volume e-discovery projects
  • Strong understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
  • Experience coordinating with e-discovery vendors and implementing EDRM/ESI protocols
  • Experience with document review, privilege review, document productions, and quality control
  • Proficiency with one or more e-discovery platforms, such as Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO, Reveal, Logikcull, or similar software
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with complex, multi-party litigation
  • Construction litigation experience is a plus, but not required
  • Experience supervising document review teams
  • Relativity certification, CEDS certification, or other e-discovery certifications are a plus

Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you within the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.

Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!