Paralegal Specialist; Labor and Employment

Labor and Employment Paralegal

*** USA has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Paralegal to work in the Legal Department at its corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA. This position will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, other team and legal department members and
*** employees primarily in the employment area and will assist with the response and production of documents to third party subpoenas.

Essential Functions

· Assist with the response to third party legal requests (subpoena’s, summons, search warrants, etc.) for employment records and information.

· Collect data and documentation from a multitude of sources and individuals in response to third party requests.

· Assist with multiple cases (agency charges and demand letters) from start through resolution.

· Provide litigation support to other paralegals including the collection, organization, and production of documents.

· Manage and update dockets for case deadlines and maintain files within the matter management system.

· Responsible for drafting and issuing litigation holds for assigned cases.

· Other duties as assigned in the legal department.

Qualifications

· Minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral

· Effectively manage time, prioritize work, attention to detail and multi-task across many assignments with some direction.

· Experience with: MS Office Suite as well as knowledge of HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and legal software (e.g., Workday, DocuSignCM, Team Connect).

· Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

· Knowledge of legal research software such as Courtlink and Lexis Nexis preferred

· Working knowledge of general legal concepts, terminology and principles related to litigation.

· Ability to effectively interface with various groups within the legal department and across the company.

· Experience with an immigration law firm, department, or corporate immigration function, preferred

Education

· 2-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”