Paralegal - Labor and Employment

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking Paralegals for the Labor & Employment Practice Group. Reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support, the paralegals will work directly with partners, associates, and other paralegals. This position will also play a critical role in legal research, document preparation, case and project management, client communication, mediation/arbitration/trial pre- and post‑preparation, and overall team coordination. The positions will be located in the Boston, Philadelphia, and Seattle offices and offer a flexible, hybrid in‑office/remote working arrangement that allows you to work 2 days remotely and 3 days collaboratively in the office. Key Responsibilities Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer‑assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors and other internal IT groups. Review and prepare documents, reports and correspondence. Assist with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, redacting confidential or personal information, organizing the production in firm applications, and creating a document production log. Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems; knowledge of subpoena preparation and service of process; cite‑check and Bluebook briefs, memoranda, white papers, etc.; create tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings. Track and communicate case‑related dates and information; ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the firm’s Litigation Docketing Department. Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross‑examination binders/folders for depositions and trial; assemble and track deposition, hearing and trial exhibits. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university and a minimum of 1–4 years of experience in a litigation environment, preferably with labor and employment law or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in a law firm, legal, or other client‑service environment, highly desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF software; familiarity with iManage is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously while also functioning effectively in a team environment. Ability to pivot and adapt to change and balance competing demands. Understanding of litigation support systems including Westlaw, Westlaw CaseNotebook, Lexis/Nexis, and Relativity, strongly desired. Flexibility to work overtime, as needed to meet deadlines, desired. Interest in pursuing or continuing a career within the legal and/or business community. Compensation For positions in Boston, MA the salary range for this position is $62,000 – $99,200. For positions in Seattle, WA the salary range is $64,700 – $103,475. The base salary wage range will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The total compensation package will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits Medical coverage with a variety of plans Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts Domestic partner coverage Parental leave Vacation and holiday leave Life and accident insurance Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long‑term disability 401(k) plan participation and employer match Employee assistance program, work/life services, health advocate, and commuter benefits EEO Statement Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan Lewis