Lead Paralegal, Labor, Employment, Litigation

Summary

Lead Paralegal supporting in-house legal team on litigation, employment law, and compliance matters. Responsible for managing litigation lifecycle, coordinating e-discovery, supporting HR investigations and regulatory responses, and leveraging legal technology to streamline workflows. Role requires strong organization, discretion, and the ability to work in a hybrid office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation matters including case file organization and drafting routine pleadings
• Coordinate e-discovery processes including data preservation, custodial interviews, collection workflows, review management, and production
• Serve as point of contact with IT and stakeholders for collection and production of electronically stored information
• Support subpoena responses and regulatory inquiries by preparing materials and tracking deadlines
• Assist HR and legal with investigations by collecting documents and preparing summaries or timelines
• Prepare drafts of policies, templates, separation agreements, and disciplinary documents
• Research and track regulatory developments and update compliance resources
• Manage budgets and invoices and ensure compliance with outside counsel guidelines
• Use legal technology and matter management systems to maintain databases and generate reports

Requirements

• 6 years of paralegal experience minimum with substantial litigation focus
• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate and notary public are a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication and drafting skills
• Experience with e-discovery tools and working with IT on ESI logistics
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and take ownership of matters
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to quickly learn new systems