Paralegal (Employment & Labor Law)

Distro•Georgia, GA

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

VirgilHR is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal with a strong background in employment and labor law to support its legal technology platform and help deliver accurate, current legal information to customers. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys, product managers, and content specialists to ensure the platform reflects current legal standards and serves employment law compliance professionals. The role supports customer inquiries, legal content development and quality assurance, legal updates, cross-functional platform work, research, and internal documentation. It also includes managing and mentoring other paralegals and improving legal workflows and content management processes. The position is listed at $30–$35 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field, or four years of equivalent professional experience.
Five or more years of experience as a paralegal, including at least three years focused on employment and labor law.
Strong understanding of U.S. employment laws and regulations, including the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC guidelines, and multi-state employment law compliance requirements.
Exceptional legal research, writing, editing, and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work product.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, user-friendly language and resources.
Proactive and collaborative approach, with comfort working in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.
Experience using legal research databases and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with legal technology, compliance software, or HR technology platforms.
Experience supporting, advising, or collaborating with HR, compliance, or employee relations teams.

Responsibilities

Respond to customer legal inquiries clearly, professionally, and promptly in accordance with established service level agreements.
Develop and maintain legal content, including templates, policies, how-to guides, checklists, FAQs, articles, and other compliance resources for HR professionals.
Review legal content and data for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
Monitor, track, and report changes to federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and other cross-functional teams to incorporate legal guidance and compliance insights into the platform.
Support legal research initiatives, documentation efforts, and process improvements that enhance product reliability and customer trust.
Manage and mentor other paralegals to support quality work, legal consistency, and team collaboration.
Maintain internal legal knowledge resources and compliance documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement of legal workflows and content management processes.