Ihor Paslay
About Ihor Paslay
Ihor Paslay is an E Discovery Coordinator currently working at Linklaters in London, England. He has a background in law and has held various paralegal positions, including roles at Clyde & Co and Prudential Assurance.
Current Role as E Discovery Coordinator
Ihor Paslay currently serves as an eDiscovery Coordinator at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing electronic discovery processes and providing training on eDiscovery platforms. He has developed a bespoke Powershell script to enhance document production workflows and has liaised with software developers to implement foreign language OCR functionality. His expertise includes overseeing multiple document reviews and reporting on their progress.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Before his current role, Ihor Paslay worked as a Paralegal at Linklaters from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in this position, he gained experience in legal processes and document management, contributing to various projects within the firm. His tenure at Linklaters provided him with a solid foundation in legal support and eDiscovery.
Legal Education and Qualifications
Ihor Paslay studied Law at Queen Mary University of London, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his legal education at BPP Law School, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2016. He achieved a Merit (62%) in his LPC program, which included a focus on business law. His academic background has equipped him with the necessary skills for his roles in legal support and eDiscovery.
Professional Background in Legal Support
Ihor Paslay has a diverse background in legal support roles. He worked as a Litigation Support Paralegal at Clyde & Co for six months in 2017 and briefly served as a Document Review Paralegal at UnitedLex Corporation. Additionally, he held a position as a Client Interviewing Competition Executive at Queen Mary Law Society from 2014 to 2015. His experiences across various firms have contributed to his expertise in eDiscovery and legal processes.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his professional roles, Ihor Paslay has demonstrated strong technical skills, particularly in eDiscovery. He has handled extensive document reviews, managing up to 60 separate reviews simultaneously. He has participated in testing new versions of review platforms and other technologies, ensuring they meet the needs of legal processes. His ability to provide eDiscovery platform training in Russian further highlights his technical proficiency and communication skills.