Employment Law Paralegal

Description:

One of our clients is seeking an experienced Employment Law Paralegal to join their remote team. The successful candidate will work directly with the firm's attorneys, providing day-to-day support on employment law matters from client intake through case preparation.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a U.S. employment law practice, is highly organized, communicates effectively with clients, and can manage multiple matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the firm's attorneys to support employment law matters.
• Communicate with clients throughout their case, gather information, answer routine questions, and provide case updates.
• Assist clients experiencing workplace issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other employment-related matters.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, declarations, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other documents for attorney review.
• Prepare and organize case files, exhibits, and supporting documents for hearings, mediations, depositions, and attorney meetings.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings related to employment law issues.
• Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure documents are properly filed and easy to locate.
• Track deadlines, maintain attorney calendars, and assist with case scheduling.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, process servers, and third-party vendors when needed.
• Assist with discovery, document collection, and document organization.
• Help prepare legal forms and filings in accordance with court and agency requirements.
• Support attorneys with administrative and case management tasks as needed.
• Assist with other projects and responsibilities that support the firm's clients and operations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience in a U.S. law firm.
• Experience supporting attorneys in employment law matters is strongly preferred.
• Experience assisting individuals with workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or similar employment-related claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal drafting and proofreading skills.
• Solid legal research experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple matters and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating with attorneys and team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is a plus.