Paralegal - Labor & Employment

Job Description Job Description Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a leading global corporation in its search for a Labor & Employment Paralegal for a long-term temporary assignment supporting its in-house legal team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a sophisticated corporate legal department, work alongside experienced Labor & Employment attorneys, and gain exposure to high-level employment matters. Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL (Downtown) Target Start: ASAP Duration: 6–9 months Schedule: Full-time hours Pay Rate: $30–55/hour What You'll Do Working closely with Senior Counsel and the U.S. Labor & Employment team, you'll play a key role in supporting employment litigation, internal investigations, and legal operations in a fast-paced corporate environment. Responsibilities include: Heavy case management in Relativity , including organizing, tracking, and managing employment litigation matters from inception through resolution Provide direct day-to-day support to U.S. Labor & Employment attorneys, including Senior Counsel Coordinate with outside counsel on active litigation matters Manage document review, case tracking, legal holds, and litigation workflows Conduct legal research, including comprehensive 50-state employment law surveys Support internal investigations involving demand letters, administrative charges, and employment-related claims Draft and revise legal documents, including: Cease and desist letters Company policies Responses to administrative charges and government agency inquiries Severance and release agreements Maintain dispute tracking databases and prepare reporting to identify litigation trends and risk areas Coordinate with payroll regarding severance payments and agreement tracking Manage legal administrative functions, including file organization, calendaring, invoice review, and processing Assist with developing labor & employment training materials and presentations What We're Looking For 2–5 years of Labor & Employment litigation experience strongly preferred Prior in-house legal department experience is highly desirable Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate Strong employment litigation and case management background Experience managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment Relativity experience is highly preferred , as this role involves significant case management within the platform Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills Why This Opportunity? Join a respected corporate legal department Work on sophisticated Labor & Employment matters Hybrid work flexibility Long-term assignment with a collaborative legal team Flexible scheduling available (full-time or four-day workweek) Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Key Details Physical Requirements Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr