Senior Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will provide critical support to the SVP, Head of Litigation & Employment, in managing employment and general litigation matters across the organization. This role will be responsible for case management, discovery coordination, agency responses, legal research, and day-to-day litigation administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Litigation & Case Management

* Support overall case management, including maintaining workflows, task lists, status updates, timelines, and case organization.

* Update and maintain the litigation database and tracking systems.

* Manage day-to-day calendaring of legal deadlines, hearings, filings, and related activities.

* Administer and manage legal holds across the organization.

* Support projects aimed at improving legal policies, processes, and documentation practices.

Document Drafting & Review

* Draft and review legal documents prior to filing by outside counsel.

* Prepare federal, state, and local agency responsive statements.

* Assist in preparing documents and exhibits for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.

* Respond to subpoenas and discovery requests.

Discovery & Investigations

* Facilitate discovery responses, including gathering documents and information from internal departments and business partners.

* Coordinate with witnesses and schedule and attend witness interviews.

* Assist in preparing witnesses for depositions and other legal proceedings.

* Investigate complaints filed with administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Legal Research & Field Support

* Conduct legal research to support ongoing matters and internal inquiries.

* Respond to and facilitate responses to general legal questions from field leadership and internal stakeholders.

* Serve as a liaison with outside and opposing counsel.

Budget & Administrative Support

* Support legal billing processes, including invoice review and tracking against approved budgets.

* Assist in tracking litigation spend and maintaining reporting metrics.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certification preferred.

* 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably with employment law exposure.

* Experience working with outside counsel and managing multiple active matters simultaneously.

* Strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures and administrative agency processes.

* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

* Proficiency with litigation databases and legal research tools.