Paralegal - Litigation/Sr

$105,100 - $150,567/Yr

Disability Solutions - Hoboken, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Hoboken, NJ

About the position

As a Senior Paralegal, you will be an integral part of the Employment and Litigation legal team, providing essential support for a variety of employment litigation and investigations. This role involves conducting legal research, managing employment-related legal matters, and collaborating on compliance projects. You will also assist with litigation support and maintain documentation, ensuring adherence to legal standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and management of employment-related legal matters, including employee relations, wage and hour audits, and litigation support.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of policies related to labor and employment law compliance.
• Create and maintain employment-related documents and ensure version control and accurate records.
• Review internal investigations and provide analysis and feedback.
• Draft and revise severance and settlement agreements.
• Partner with the employment law team on compliance projects and provide overviews to the business.
• Develop and prepare required trainings and advise on new legislative requirements.
• Monitor and analyze changes in employment laws and ensure compliance of company policies.
• Provide comprehensive support to internal and external counsel through all stages of claims and litigations.
• Assist with fact-finding efforts for investigations and claims.
• Manage a diverse caseload of internal investigations, employment disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Draft and prepare litigation documents and templates, including pleadings and discovery responses.
• Manage the litigation discovery process and maintain case files, tracking deadlines and reporting to partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of Paralegal or Legal Specialist experience at a law firm or in-house legal department with at least 3 years in employment law.
• Experience with electronic document management and e-discovery tools preferred.
• Expertise in formatting legal documents according to court rules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with civil litigation and regulatory investigation response procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of legal research methods and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with e-discovery tools such as Relativity or Concordance.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Meeting-free Friday afternoons for professional development.
• Commitment to fair and transparent pay.