Employment Paralegal Associate

Grant Thornton•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking an Employment Paralegal Associate to join the team in Chicago, IL. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC seeks an experienced labor & employment paralegal to join its dynamic in-house legal team to provide comprehensive support to employment attorneys and the legal department in litigation, compliance, contract review and drafting. To excel in this role, you should have a strong understanding of labor and employment laws, experience supporting litigation activity, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years recent experience working as an employment paralegal within a law firm or in-house capacity
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Paralegal certification preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with legal research tools, document management software, case management databases, reporting software, and Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-productivity tools to support and assist with job responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational/prioritization abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task
Ability to work in-person/on-site at least 3x per week
Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Provide litigation support, including collection, review and preparation of documents for discovery
Conduct legal research and provide analysis on labor and employment laws, regulations and case law & provide updates and recommendations for compliance
Collaborate with HR and other internal teams to ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations
Assist with review of employment and benefits related vendor contracts
Manage and maintain legal documents and files related to labor and employment matters; provide regular analysis and reporting on metrics and trends
Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate calendar tracking for cases
Support employee-related investigations, including attending witness interviews and preparing notes or summaries
Support drafting and review of employee handbook policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws
Assist in the preparation and review of cease & desist letters, employment-related contracts and agreements
Communicate with external parties, such as government agencies and outside counsel, as needed
Participate in the development and implementation of training programs for employees on various labor and employment topics
Assist with additional administrative tasks, including creating presentations, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing documents
Maintain confidentiality, privilege and handle sensitive information with the highest discretion
Collaborate with other paralegals and legal assistants to ensure efficient and effective workflow, including supporting work across other legal areas, as needed
Other duties as assigned