Labor & Employment Paralegal (Arizona and Oregon)

Location: Chandler, AZ or Hillsboro, OR – Onsite Type: Part-Time Contract (W-2) Duration: 12+ Months Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week initially, with potential to increase to 30-40 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: $42-$52/hour on a W2, commensurate with experience Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Labor & Employment Paralegal to support a sophisticated in-house legal team with our customer, a leading global technology company. This long-term contract engagement offers the opportunity to work closely with employment attorneys, compliance professionals, and legal investigators on workforce-related legal matters across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting employment law, workplace investigations, compliance initiatives, litigation matters, and document-intensive legal projects in either a law firm or in-house environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare subpoena responses, discovery responses, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and summarize findings related to employment litigation, investigations, and compliance matters. Support discovery, document collection, and document production activities. Track case deadlines, maintain case files, and coordinate meetings and project deliverables. Assist with litigation and pre-litigation employment matters. Support workplace investigations and related documentation. Coordinate with internal business stakeholders, legal teams, outside counsel, witnesses, and vendors. Maintain records management and confidentiality protocols. Handle large volumes of sensitive employment-related information with discretion and professionalism. Independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Required Qualifications 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Significant experience supporting employment law, labor law, workplace investigations, litigation, compliance, employee relations, or human resources matters . Experience preparing discovery responses, managing document productions, and handling legal records. Strong legal research, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to independently manage large volumes of information and documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience collaborating with attorneys, business stakeholders, and external partners. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employment matters. Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field and/or equivalent Training and Experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting in-house counsel or corporate legal departments. Experience with eDiscovery processes and related legal technology tools. Experience supporting workplace investigations, employee relations, compliance, or labor and employment matters. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate. Prior HR or employee relations experience. Elevate Legal Talent is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevate Legal Talent