In-House Employment Paralegal - 20h/wk (Hillsboro, On-Site)

Epiq Counsel; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid federal holidays

Optional medical coverage

HSA Account; Wellness Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Epiq Counsel in Hillsboro, OR seeks a highly organized labor and employment paralegal to support compliance and employment law matters, including litigation support and workplace investigations. This 20-hour-per-week, on-site role offers 12+ months and potential extension.

Collaboration with Compliance Attorneys and in-house counsel is key. Responsibilities include document prep, discovery management, deadlines, data security, and cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or a related field.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred but not required.
• Must have 3+ years of paralegal experience in house or at a law firm, with a significant concentration in employment law/litigation and/or Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of legal documents, including subpoena responses, discovery responses, and other case-related materials.
• Conduct legal research and gather, analyze, and summarize information to support litigation, investigations, compliance initiatives, and case strategy.
• Manage discovery and information requests by collecting, organizing, and producing responsive documents and data.
• Monitor deadlines, update internal systems, schedule meetings, and maintain accurate case files.
• Support litigation and pre-litigation matters by gathering and analyzing information related to employment decisions and claims.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, witnesses, outside counsel, and vendors to support legal matters and investigations.
• Ensure appropriate data security and records management practices.
• Independently manage complex projects involving multiple business groups and external partners while ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and commitment to handling sensitive and confidential information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

In-house counsel experience

Electronic discovery

Employment law interest

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Epiq Counsel in Hillsboro, OR seeks a highly organized labor and employment paralegal to support compliance and employment law matters, including litigation support and workplace investigations. This 20-hour-per-week, on-site role offers 12+ months and potential extension.

Collaboration with Compliance Attorneys and in-house counsel is key. Responsibilities include document prep, discovery management, deadlines, data security, and cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external