Labor & Employment Paralegal

Prestigious international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service.

Prestigious international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial
• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials
• Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
• Conducts factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel
• Drafts subpoenas for documents and/or appearances
• Arranges for services of process
• Prepares FOIA request to governmental agencies
• Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
• Assists with trial preparation, including identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records 

Qualifications

Education & Prior Experience

• Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 3-5 years of experience working as a paralegal with preference given to large law firm experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)
• Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, DOL) a plus
• Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects

 

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