Paralegal

Our Company

We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

The candidate will provide legal assistance to H&R Block. Working at the direction of an attorney, the candidate will be responsible for reviewing and responding to subpoenas, summonses, garnishments, and other legal requests for information, in addition to assisting with case management, fact-gathering, and various other tasks relating to general litigation and employment law matters. This position requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology as well as good initiative, judgment, and follow-through.

• Work at the direction of an attorney to review and respond to subpoenas, summonses, garnishments, and other legal requests for information
• Work at the direction of an attorney to assist with case management, fact-gathering, and various other tasks
• Track physical and electronic requests for information and provide status updates as needed
• Assist in creating, modifying, and maintaining document response procedures
• Prepare various legal reports and updates
• Effectively correspond with internal clients and counsel, outside counsel, requesting counsel, agencies, debtors, and others
• Assist with department administrative functions as necessary
• File and scan documents as required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree or completion of paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or other relevant combination of education and experience
• At least two years of experience as a paralegal
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable in general principles of law, especially in the areas of civil procedure, litigation, or employment law
• Proven ability to take on substantive work with limited supervision and to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment with strict target dates
• Experience using and searching electronic document management systems, databases, and other legal or corporate applications
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system with proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Power Point

• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
• Experience reviewing and responding to subpoenas or other legal requests

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey.

You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well‑being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit

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