Senior Employment Paralegal – Process & Litigation Leader

5 Star Recruitment; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced employment paralegal to support legal teams by managing documentation, compliance, and litigation processes. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of in-house experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office and case management tools. This role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, and facilitating compliance initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of in-house employment paralegal/case manager experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with case management and eDiscovery tools.
• Knowledge of billing and invoice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle employment intakes and reviews.
• Maintain case files and track deadlines.
• Assist with compliance initiatives and internal investigations.
• Develop project plans and manage project progress.

Skills

Litigation holds

Discovery management

Document review/production

Data tracking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive / G-Suite

eDiscovery tools (e.g., Exterro)

Billing / invoice management system

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced employment paralegal to support legal teams by managing documentation, compliance, and litigation processes. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of in-house experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office and case management tools. This role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, and facilitating compliance initiatives within a dynamic environment.