Paralegal

CVS Health • Parsippany, NJ

23h • $33 - $71

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Legal Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Paralegal to join the Labor & Employment Law Team. This role requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, confidentiality, and strategic thinking. The Paralegal will support managing employment-related litigation and matters across the enterprise and help the team identify trends and risks through data-driven insights.

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• 3+ years of investigative and research experience.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Tech-savvy mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Proficiency with legal research tools and document management systems (e.g. PACER, Westlaw, Legal Tracker)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience supporting litigation or agency matters involving wage and hour, discrimination, or immigration.
• Strong understanding of Labor & Employment laws.
• Familiarity with federal and state court systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in managing a diverse docket of litigation matters, including class actions, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.
• Actively participate in conference calls and discussions with outside and in-house legal counsel on case strategy, in preparation for mediation, arbitration or trial, and other matters as directed by counsel.
• Facilitate discovery processes by issuing legal holds, coordinating documents and data collection, and ensuring timely compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to gather facts, documents, and other case-related materials to support legal strategy.
• Contribute to case strategy development and assist in coordinating litigation and settlement efforts.
• Monitor outside counsel adherence to company guidelines and track key deadlines, deliverables, and action items.
• Independently manage wage claims filed with state agencies, including conducting factual research, evaluating allegations, and driving resolution.
• Respond to requests for formal and informal employee records, including subpoenas, in accordance with applicable state laws and company policies.
• Generate reports from a matter management system and support trend analysis and presentation development for leadership.
• Conduct legal research in collaboration with the HR Policy team to ensure policies are compliant with changes in state employment laws
• Draft, review, and edit legal documents such as agreements, correspondence, and memoranda.
• Lead or contribute to special legal projects and initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree