Employment and Litigation Paralegal

Teradata; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradata is seeking a skilled paralegal to support the legal team across employment and other litigation matters. You will organize case materials, administer legal holds, assist with eDiscovery, and draft correspondence while managing document production and deadlines.

You will help streamline workflows through automation and AI, collaborating closely with in-house counsel and cross-functional teams. You should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of paralegal experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong understanding of employment litigation processes and eDiscovery best practices.
• Proficiency with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable using AI tools to streamline legal work.

Responsibilities

• Organize case materials and knowledge systems.
• Implement and administer legal holds, including eDiscovery support.
• Assist with eDiscovery and document production and filings.
• Draft correspondence, manage document production and filings.
• Review documents and support internal investigations.
• Track legal matters and deadlines diligently.
• Support automation and AI solutions to streamline processes.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Employment litigation

eDiscovery

AI tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Legal research

Drafting & terminology

Legal holds

Filing in courts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

eDiscovery platforms

Legal hold software

Job description

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will provide support to the legal team across employment and other litigation matters. Your responsibilities will include organizing case materials and knowledge systems, implementing and administering legal holds, assisting with eDiscovery, conducting research, drafting correspondence, managing document production and filings, reviewing documents, supporting internal investigations, and tracking legal matters and deadlines diligently. You will also play a key role in streamlining and enhancing our legal processes, including through automation and AI solutions. As a trusted member of the litigation team, you will be heavily relied on by in-house counsel, making your contributions vital to our success.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with the employment law team, other in-house legal counsel and our legal operations team, as well as other key stakeholders within Teradata such as the People, Finance and Go-To-Market organizations. The Law Organization is responsible for proactively managing legal disputes and potential claims, overseeing and coordinating outside counsel to ensure strategic alignment and cost efficiency, and developing litigation strategies that advance the organization’s business objectives. At Teradata, we place a high value on the well-being of our legal professionals and foster a culture that supports a healthy work/life balance.

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.

• Solid understanding of employment litigation processes and eDiscovery best practices.

• Proficiency with e-filing in state and federal courts.

• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Comfortable using AI tools to streamline legal work.

What You’ll Bring

• Prior experience working at a leading national law firm or highly regarded boutique firm preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI and automation tools in legal workflows, particularly SharePoint and Power Automate.

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting and terminology.

• Experience implementing and administering legal holds, including proficiency with legal hold software.

• Experience working with eDiscovery platforms to manage document review and production.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expertise in reviewing, formatting and preparing legal documents.

• You default to technology-first solutions, actively seeking out tools that streamline your work rather than reverting to manual processes.

• Strong understanding of local court rules, filing deadlines, calendaring and filing court documents.

• High integrity, professionalism, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, discretion, and handle sensitive information.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with strong follow-up and follow-through.

• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional time management and knowledge management skills.

• Proficient in file management and record keeping.

Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let your recruiter know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Rate: 84,000.00 - 105,000.00 - 126,000.00 Annually

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits programs, which generally include health care, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, and time-off programs. Benefit details vary by country and plan, including eligibility and available options, and will be shared during the hiring process. Additional information is available here: https://www.teradata.com/About-Us/Careers/Benefits

Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: https://www.teradata.com/About-Us/Careers/Benefits