Labor and Employment Paralegal

Epiq Counsel; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation commensurate with опыт

PTO and paid federal holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage option; HSA; Wellness

Job summary

Epiq Counsel seeks a highly organized labor and employment paralegal in Chandler, AZ. This 20-hour-per-week on-site role supports Compliance Attorneys and Employment/Labor Legal Attorneys, handling litigation, investigations, and compliance tasks.

The position emphasizes data security, confidential handling, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to advance case strategy. Duration is 12+ months, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or related field.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience in house or law firm, with a focus in employment law/litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation of legal documents and responses.
• Conduct legal research and summarize information for litigation and investigations.
• Manage discovery and data requests; organize and produce documents.
• Monitor deadlines, schedule meetings, maintain case files.
• Support pre-litigation matters and coordinate with stakeholders and vendors.
• Ensure data security and proper records management.
• Lead complex projects with multiple partners to timely deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Ability to manage confidential data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Electronic discovery tools

Job description

Epiq Counsel's technology client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented labor and employment paralegal to support a broad range of compliance and employment law, including supporting litigation and workplace investigations.

This role supports Compliance Attorneys, Employment & Labor Legal Attorneys, and Legal Investigators, who manage legal issues relating to Intel's workforce in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

Job Structure

• Location: Chandler, AZ,
• Hours: 20 hours per week over 4-5 days (with the possibility to extend to 30-40 hours per week).
• Schedule should be consistent each day and fall within a normal business hours (8 am-5 pm).
• On-Site (no option for remote or hybrid work)
• Expected Duration: 12+ months

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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage large volumes of data and documentation with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience supporting in-house counsel or working in a corporate legal environment.
• Experience with electronic discovery practices and processes.
• Interest in employment law, workplace investigations, compliance, human resources, and employee relations matters.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO and paid federal holidays.
• Optional medical coverage; HSA Account; Wellness Program.
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (as applicable).

Should your experience meet the role requirements, the Epiq Counsel team will contact you. The Epiq Counsel team strives to respond to all applications; however, due to the volume of applicants, we cannot always respond to every application.

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status, or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial, or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.