Labor & Employment Paralegal

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestigious international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide organizational and practice-specific support to attorneys from case onset through post-trial. You will assist with research, document management, discovery, subpoenas, FOIA requests, and motion practice, while coordinating trial preparation and timekeeping.

The role requires 3–5 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or equivalent, and knowledge of legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Paralegal studies preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, pleadings and discovery.
• Familiarity with EEOC, NLRB, DOL agencies is a plus.
• Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial
• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials
• Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
• Conducts factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel
• Drafts subpoenas for documents and/or appearances
• Arranges for services of process
• Prepares FOIA requests to governmental agencies
• Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
• Assists with trial preparation, including identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Education

Certificate in Paralegal studies

Tools

Relativity

ESI projects

Job description

Prestigious international law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through post-trial, including related research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial
• Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials
• Assists with the discovery process, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery
• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results
• Conducts factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel
• Drafts subpoenas for documents and/or appearances
• Arranges for services of process
• Prepares FOIA request to governmental agencies
• Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service
• Assists with trial preparation, including identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

Qualifications

Education & Prior Experience

• Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 3-5 years of experience working as a paralegal with preference given to large law firm experience
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)
• Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, DOL) a plus
• Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects