Lead Paralegal, Labor Litigation

Lead Paralegal, Labor, Employment, Litigation

Join Ralph Lauren's in‑house legal department as a Lead Paralegal supporting labor, employment, and litigation matters in Nutley, New Jersey. You will work closely with attorneys, HR partners, outside counsel, and business stakeholders to manage cases, coordinate e‑discovery, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Manage the full lifecycle of litigation, arbitration, and pre‑litigation matters: organize case files, draft pleadings, compile exhibits, and prepare discovery responses.
• Coordinate all aspects of e‑discovery, including data preservation, custodial interviews, collection workflows, document review management, and production using approved platforms.
• Serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and IT teams for gathering electronically stored information (ESI) and ensuring defensible collection and production processes.
• Support subpoena responses and regulatory inquiries by coordinating data pulls, preparing materials for review, and tracking deadlines.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify company witnesses and documents in connection with litigations.
• Work closely with HR professionals to implement policies and procedures that comply with legal requirements and business goals.
• Assist with administrative agency responses (EEOC, state human‑rights agencies, DOL, etc.) and with HR investigations, managing evidence logs and preparing summaries or timelines.
• Research and track regulatory developments; update compliance resources and policy libraries.
• Prepare drafts of policies, templates, separation agreements, and disciplinary documents.
• Use legal technology tools to streamline workflows, generate reports, maintain databases, and enhance departmental efficiency.
• Assist with budgets and invoice management, ensuring compliance with outside counsel guidelines.

• 6–10 years of paralegal experience with substantial focus on litigation; employment law experience preferred.
• In‑house experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; paralegal certificate and licensed notary public are advantages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong drafting abilities.
• Comfort working with IT teams and outside counsel on e‑discovery, data preservation, data pulls, and ESI logistics.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task competing projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous organization.
• Professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Initiative and ownership, following matters from inception to completion.
• Effective collaboration with attorneys, HR partners, outside counsel, and business leaders.
• Self‑starter who takes pride in work product.

Director

Full‑time

Legal — Retail Apparel and Fashion