Paralegal - III - 3019670

Job#: 3019670

Job Description:

Description:

Labor and Employment Paralegal

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Paralegal to work in the Legal Department at its corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA. This position will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, other team and legal department members and employees primarily in the employment area and will assist with the response and production of documents to third party subpoenas.

Essential Functions

· Assist with the response to third party legal requests (subpoena’s, summons, search warrants, etc.) for employment records and information.

· Collect data and documentation from a multitude of sources and individuals in response to third party requests.

· Assist with multiple cases (agency charges and demand letters) from start through resolution.

· Provide litigation support to other paralegals including the collection, organization, and production of documents.

· Manage and update dockets for case deadlines and maintain files within the matter management system.

· Responsible for drafting and issuing litigation holds for assigned cases.

· Other duties as assigned in the legal department.

Qualifications

· Minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral

· Effectively manage time, prioritize work, attention to detail and multi-task across many assignments with some direction.

· Experience with: MS Office Suite as well as knowledge of HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and legal software (e.g., Workday, DocuSignCM, TeamConnect).

· Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

· Knowledge of legal research software such as Courtlink and Lexis Nexis preferred

· Working knowledge of general legal concepts, terminology and principles related to litigation.

· Ability to effectively interface with various groups within the legal department and across the company.

· Experience with an immigration law firm, department, or corporate immigration function, preferred

Education

· 2-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.