Labor and Employment Paralegal

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'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: Hillsboro, OR.
• 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).

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.