Labor & Employment Paralegal
Prestigious international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists attorneys in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial
- Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials
- Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
- Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
- Conducts factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel
- Drafts subpoenas for documents and/or appearances
- Arranges for services of process
- Prepares FOIA request to governmental agencies
- Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
- Assists with trial preparation, including identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
- Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
Qualifications
Education & Prior Experience
- Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 3-5 years of experience working as a paralegal with preference given to large law firm experience
- Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)
- Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, DOL) a plus
- Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects
Labor & Employment Paralegal in phoenix at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.