Labor & Employment Paralegal

About the role

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial.
• Oversees organization, maintenance, and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials.
• Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery, and preparing for expert discovery.
• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results.
• Conducts factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel.
• Drafts subpoenas for documents and/or appearances.
• Arranges for services of process.
• Prepares FOIA requests to governmental agencies.
• Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs, and ensuring proper service.
• Assists with trial preparation, including identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars, and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff.
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a paralegal with preference given to large law firm experience.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.).
• Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in Labor & Employment matters (e.g., EEOC, NLRB, DOL) a plus.
• Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects.