Sr Paralegal - Employment Law

T-Mobile•Bellevue, WA

13d•$33 - $60

About The Position

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team! T-Mobile has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Paralegal position supporting the Employment Law team. A successful candidate will be ready to jump into action, working closely with experts across the legal department to assist in designing and implementing creative, simple solutions to address complex challenges. What you’ll do in your role. Proactively manage cases for employment-related lawsuits, charges, and claims, including coordinating with in-house and outside counsel, conducting initial fact gathering, implementing, and maintaining litigation holds, identifying and gathering responsive documents and information, scheduling and participating in witness interviews, reviewing discovery, pleadings, and other case documentation. Support cross-functional projects as an employment law/compliance resource. Support the employment law team’s e-Discovery processes and systems. Creatively work to improve processes within the employment law team. The experience you’ll bring. Minimum of 4-7 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment law. 2-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience E-Discovery certification from an accredited agency such as ACEDS is a plus. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Experience with: MS Office Suite as well as knowledge of HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems (Workday). Knowledge of legal matter management and document management systems such as Collaborati and iManage. Ability to effectively interface with various groups within the legal department and across the company. Knowledge and experience with E-discovery, including preservation, collection, processing, analysis, and production. Top-tier writing skills, with a focus on efficiently drafting requests for obscure information. Strong project management skills Strong collaboration skills with team members, HR, business leaders, and other clients Ability to operate independently and effectively despite ambiguity and rapid change. Creativity and curiosity At least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States

Requirements

Minimum of 4-7 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
2-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Experience with: MS Office Suite as well as knowledge of HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems (Workday).
Knowledge of legal matter management and document management systems such as Collaborati and iManage.
Ability to effectively interface with various groups within the legal department and across the company.
Knowledge and experience with E-discovery, including preservation, collection, processing, analysis, and production.
Top-tier writing skills, with a focus on efficiently drafting requests for obscure information.
Strong project management skills
Strong collaboration skills with team members, HR, business leaders, and other clients
Ability to operate independently and effectively despite ambiguity and rapid change.
Creativity and curiosity
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

E-Discovery certification from an accredited agency such as ACEDS is a plus.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage cases for employment-related lawsuits, charges, and claims, including coordinating with in-house and outside counsel, conducting initial fact gathering, implementing, and maintaining litigation holds, identifying and gathering responsive documents and information, scheduling and participating in witness interviews, reviewing discovery, pleadings, and other case documentation.
Support cross-functional projects as an employment law/compliance resource.
Support the employment law team’s e-Discovery processes and systems.
Creatively work to improve processes within the employment law team.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a flexible spending account
401(k)
employee stock grants
employee stock purchase plan
paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually
paid parental and family leave
family building benefits
back-up care
enhanced family support
childcare subsidy
tuition assistance
college coaching
short- and long-term disability
voluntary AD&D coverage
voluntary accident coverage
voluntary life insurance
voluntary disability insurance
voluntary long-term care insurance
mobile service & home internet discounts
pet insurance
access to commuter and transit programs