Employment & Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Assist attorneys with matters related to employment, including issues of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, leave, accommodations, and wrongful termination claims.

• Oversee litigation calendars, monitor legal deadlines and filings, manage legal holds and document preservation, coordinate discovery and document production, and maintain litigation files along with matter management systems.

• Collaborate with external counsel regarding case updates, discovery requests, litigation strategy support, invoices, and budgets; prepare legal correspondence, reports, and summaries for both attorneys and management.

• Aid in internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, agency matters, legal audits, and initiatives focused on employment law compliance; track legal and regulatory changes and assist in updating policies.

• Create and update employment-related forms, agreements, legal templates, and corporate records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and effective document management.

• Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions, integrations, and strategic initiatives; identify potential contractual and operational risks and work with business stakeholders to ensure alignment of contractual commitments with operational capabilities.

• Facilitate attorney-client communications, coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders, and assist with special projects related to employment law, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or a Paralegal Certificate is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in supporting employment law and litigation matters.

• Preferred experience includes supporting legal matters within manufacturing, logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain organizations.

• Familiarity with employment issues affecting multi-state operations, warehouse settings, fleet operations, and field-based employees is preferred.

• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm setting is essential.

• Proficient in managing e-discovery, document review, and activities related to litigation support.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

• Experience in supporting internal investigations and matters involving regulatory agencies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.