Paralegal - Employment Law

McKinsey; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company, Atlanta-based, seeks a paralegal to serve as the primary liaison for employment contract workflows, litigation support, and third-party legal process matters.

You will join the Americas Employment Law team supporting internal personnel matters across the US, Canada, and LatAm, with a hybrid work arrangement and collaboration across a global network. Responsible for managing CLM workflows and ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a U.S. bachelor’s degree and aParalegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience in employment law, litigation, contract management, or related practice in top firms or corporate legal departments.
• Extensive experience administering end-to-end contract workflows within CLM systems and using Microsoft365 apps.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract workflows within CLM systems to support employment contracts and related processes.
• Support employment-law-related litigation matters and third-party legal processes.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, partners, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and timeliness.
• Maintain data privacy and confidentiality, ensuring privilege and work-product protections.

Skills

Contract management

Employment law

Litigation support

End-to-end workflows

Attention to detail

Communication

Data privacy

AI-assisted research

Stakeholder influence

Enterprise data systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree (US)

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

DocuSign CLM

Microsoft 365

Job description

You will serve as the primary liaison for employment contract workflows, litigation support, and third-party legal process matters.

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be a member of an experienced legal team of ~10 attorneys and paralegals and support a wide range of global employment law matters. The Americas Employment Law team is dedicated to the broad spectrum of internal personnel issues that arise in the firm involving our People in our US, Canada, and LatAm locations. We support firm functions that relate to our People matters, including Partner Personnel, Partner Compensation, Talent Attraction, HR, Professional Development, and Ethics & Compliance. This team partners with firm leadership and global firm function colleagues to provide strategic employment law advice, manage disputes, and ensure compliance with applicable labor and employment laws. This is a hybrid role, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• U.S. bachelor’s degree required. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in employment law, litigation, contract management, or a related practice area in an Am Law 100 law firm or Fortune 500 corporate legal department
• Extensive experience administering end-to-end contract workflows within modern CLM systems (e.g. DocuSign CLM) and using Microsoft365 applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams)
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft correspondence and legal documents with precision and clarity
• High interpersonal and collaboration skills within a workplace culture of open feedback and continuous improvement
• Understanding of attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrines, and data protection practices for sensitive data and PHI
• Experience conducting AI-assisted legal research (e.g. HarveyAI)
• Ability to influence stakeholders and peers toward consensus without relying on formal line-management authority
• Proficiency with enterprise data systems preferred (e.g., Box, ServiceNow, Coupa, People Central)
• Preferred experience managing litigation holds, e-discovery, and document review platforms
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment statutes is a strong plus

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role.To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $82,600 - $103,200 USD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest[salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it’s importantto remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our currentorganizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey’s discretionand based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families.This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance,and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.