Paralegal (Labor & Employment)

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity: Labor & Employment Paralegal

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Step Into Excellence. Shape the Future of Workplace Law.
Join one of the nation’s most prestigious and highly awarded law firms—where excellence isn’t just expected, it’s cultivated. We are seeking a driven, intellectually curious, and detail-obsessed Labor & Employment Paralegal to support our renowned Employment Law Practice. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of complex legal matters that shape workplace culture, policy, and precedent.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with top-tier attorneys on high-stakes labor and employment matters, including litigation, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage all phases of case development: drafting discovery responses, coordinating filings, compiling evidentiary materials, and preparing trial binders.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and contribute to case strategy by delivering timely, incisive analysis.
• Support pre-litigation and administrative agency matters (e.g., EEOC, NLRB, DOL).
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, courts, and opposing counsel, with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with internal investigations, audit responses, and workforce policy development for Fortune 500 clients.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree required; ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of focused experience in labor & employment law at a major law firm or corporate legal department.
• Expert-level proficiency in legal research tools and litigation support platforms.
• Deep understanding of employment statutes and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, FMLA).
• Impeccable writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Grace under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple high-impact matters simultaneously.