Labor & Employment Paralegal

neteffects; Bellevue; Vor Ort; CHF 30’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading legal service provider in Geneva is seeking a Labor and Employment Paralegal to support their legal department. This role involves assisting with third-party legal requests and managing litigation support across multiple employment-related cases. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience and strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans. This is a full-time onsite position with a yearly contract.

Leistungen

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Experience with an immigration law firm or corporate immigration function preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist with responses to third-party legal requests.
• Collect and organize data to fulfill legal requests.
• Support multiple employment-related cases from initiation through resolution.
• Provide litigation support including document collection and review.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Time management and prioritization

Multitasking with attention to detail

Organization skills

Collaboration with legal teams

Ausbildung

Two-year college degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS and applicant tracking systems

Legal software (Workday, DocuSign CM, TeamConnect)

Legal research tools (Courtlink, LexisNexis)

Jobbeschreibung

Pay Range: $40.00 – $43.00/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite minimum 3 days per week; during training up to 5 days per week

Duration: 1-year contract

3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment.

Position Overview

The Labor and Employment Paralegal will support the Legal Department at the client’s corporate headquarters. This role works closely with attorneys, paralegals, and internal stakeholders, with a primary focus on labor and employment matters. Key responsibilities include responding to third-party legal requests and supporting litigation activities across multiple matters.

Essential Functions

• Assist with responses to third-party legal requests, including subpoenas, summons, and search warrants related to employment records.
• Collect, organize, and compile data and documentation from multiple internal sources to fulfill legal requests.
• Support multiple employment-related cases, including agency charges and demand letters, from initiation through resolution.
• Provide litigation support, including document collection, organization, review, and production.
• Manage and update dockets, track case deadlines, and maintain files within the matter management system.
• Draft and issue litigation holds for assigned matters.
• Perform additional duties as assigned within the legal department.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and multitask with attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and legal software such as Workday, DocuSign CM, and TeamConnect.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of legal research tools such as Courtlink and LexisNexis preferred.
• Working knowledge of litigation-related legal concepts, terminology, and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with legal teams and cross-functional business partners.
• Experience with an immigration law firm, immigration department, or corporate immigration function preferred.

Education

• Two-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Benefits (employee contribution)

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.