Paralegal (on-site only and for labor and employment law)

Expeditors•Bellevue, WA

7h•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

You will join a world-class legal department supporting labor and employment matters globally. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complex, cross‑functional legal matters involving sensitive information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent
4-6 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, legal department, agency, court or equivalent relevant experience
Tech-savvy with significant experience in records and database management and a proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products in performing a variety of computer-based tasks, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets, preparing presentations, creating/formatting documents, maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines
Project management
E-discovery experience in collecting/managing massive amounts of data
Experienced in discovery requests and navigating enterprise-wide corporate departments and systems
Sophisticated research, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Advanced written and communication skills
Self-starter who thinks ahead of the curve
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive commitment to follow through on assignments

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus
International experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide case management and general paralegal support for employment and litigation matters, including agency and tribunal claims.
Conduct legal and fact research; organize, analyze, and compile information; and draft memoranda and summaries to support legal advice.
Handle subpoenas and requests for employment, payroll, and personnel records.
Support discovery, including document gathering, evaluation and processing of discovery requests, and management of litigation holds.
Develop, implement, and oversee complex and voluminous document production projects.
Assist with hearing and trial preparation and with filing agency, tribunal, administrative, and court documents.
Support internal investigations, including complaint intake and interviews of witnesses.
Draft and maintain litigation status reports and case tracking documentation.
Provide document support, including drafting, redlining, and proofreading legal documents and contracts.
Provide project management support, schedule and coordinate meetings, and assist attorneys with administrative tasks.