Litigation Paralegal

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and through their work can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. The Employment and Litigation Paralegal will assist Employment Law and HR teams by providing strategic support on labor and employment matters and litigation, particularly on reporting of legal matters. This position works directly with Legal, Human Resources, Compliance and Ethics and other departments, as well as outside counsel across the world. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge, the ability to collaborate with others and also work autonomously with minimal oversight. The successful candidate must have experience with basic US labor and employment laws and other relevant experience. What You’ll Do Work with internal and external counsel for regular litigation case updates and handle such information on the Company's legal case management system. Work with VP Legal, Finance and others to prepare required litigation reports and analysis for internal and external partners. Respond to subpoenas and other similar requests directed to the Company for employee records/data. Assist with labor and employment litigation, including maintaining matter calendars, help with organizing, gathering and coordinating document production, compliance with document preservation requirements (hold notices), and responding to electronic discovery obligations related to litigation and government investigations and/or inquiries. Support internal and external counsel with scheduling and coordinating interviews of current and former Company personnel. Assist attorneys in implementing terms of settlement agreements including payments to former employees and other third parties (e.g. law firms). Handle Amex GBT Hotline, centralized policy resources, and provide reports, as needed. Work with HR Operations and Facilities teams to ensure compliance with workplace postings and notices requirements. Work with HR Operations and Talent Acquisition on applicable affirmative action plans (AAPs) in the US, as needed. Assist with drafting basic labor and employment documents for review by Employment Law team and responding to questions from Human Resources regarding issues on policies and other matters. Stay informed about current US and international labor and employment laws and provide periodic legal updates to the Human Resources team, at the direction of members of the Legal Team. Maintain Employment Law and other training schedules and assist in development of legal presentations, as needed. Serve as a representative of the Employment Law team on Company projects and initiatives as well as occasional backup to other colleagues on the Legal and Human Resources teams. What We’re Looking For Strong litigation background, particularly in employment law and preferably outside the US. Familiarity with labor and employment law in the US; knowledge of labor and employment law in other jurisdictions highly preferred. Strong consideration to candidate with previous employment and/or paralegal experience at a law firm or other transferable paralegal training or experience. Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects, meet established deadlines and handle change as business needs require. Proficient digital literacy including e-mail, record‑keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet and external speciality platforms (litigation management, etc.) Strong computer research and investigation skills. Excellent legal research and legal writing skills. Paralegal certificate, with at least 3‑5 years related employment law experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Location: Massachusetts, United States. The US national base salary range for this position is from $72,100.00 - $133,900.00. Benefits at a glance Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. And much more! The #TeamGBT Experience Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family. Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals. Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first. We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action. And much more! All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. Click Here for Additional Disclosures in Accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process. For details regarding how we protect your data, please consult the Amex GBT Recruitment Privacy Statement. What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we're looking for! #J-18808-Ljbffr