Paralegal, Employment Law

About the role

The Paralegal, Employment Law works closely with the Senior Counsel Employment Law team within Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) North American to support the business units including Banfield, BluePearl, and VCA. This role is part of the MVH Legal function’s regional Employment Law Center of Excellence & Deployment (CoE&D), a collaborative pool of legal resources professionals designed to dynamically balance workload and remain responsive to the evolving needs of our business units in all jurisdictions, including outside the United States with the assistance of local counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to employment counsel on a broad range of workplace legal matters including associate relations, policy implementation, compliance programs, internal investigations, and litigation support.
• Aid in the management of employment-related claims, including EEOC/administrative charges, demand letters, and litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel, maintaining case files, and tracking deadlines.
• Assist with and manage professional licensing and liability matters.
• Help manage and maintain the employment policy library, working with legal and P&O teams to track revisions, approvals, and updates for North American policies.
• Perform legal and factual research related to employment laws, regulations, and developments in North America; prepare summaries or memoranda as needed.
• Support intake and triage of legal requests and ensure timely routing and follow-up.
• Aid in the preparation of training materials, presentations, and communications for business teams related to employment law and compliance topics.
• Track and maintain records and metrics related to employment matters (e.g., litigation tracking, compliance calendar, investigation log).
• Contribute to knowledge management and process improvement initiatives across the Legal COE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 2–3 years focused on employment law within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state employment laws; working knowledge of Canadian employment law is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with legal operations tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Workday, or contract/litigation management systems).
• Prior experience with employment litigation case management and coordinating with external counsel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Center of Excellence or shared resource model is preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal operations tools.

Benefits

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and market competitiveness.