Paralegal

Duration: ASAP to start, to run for 1 year, with chance to extend.

Daily Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week, no OT anticipated.

Location: Role is onsite in Bellevue WA. Candidate must be willing to be in-office a minimum of 3 days per week, but during training, 5 days may be required.

Hardware: Client to provide.

Onboarding requirements: Client requires a background check before start.

Labor and Employment Paralegal

Our client, a large telecommunications firm, has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Paralegal to work in the Legal Department at its corporate headquarters in Bellevue, WA. This position will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, other team members, and legal department members and employees, primarily in the employment area, and will assist with the response and production of documents to third-party subpoenas.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the response to third-party legal requests (subpoenas, summons, search warrants, etc.) for employment records and information.
• Collect data and documentation from a multitude of sources and individuals in response to third-party requests.
• Assist with multiple cases (agency charges and demand letters) from start to resolution.
• Provide litigation support to other paralegals, including the collection, organization, and production of documents.
• Manage and update dockets for case deadlines and maintain files within the matter management system.
• Responsible for drafting and issuing litigation holds for assigned cases.
• Other duties as assigned in the legal department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Effectively manage time, prioritize work, attention to detail and multitask across many assignments with some direction.
• Experience with: MS Office Suite as well as knowledge of HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and legal software (e.g., Workday, DocuSignCM, Team Connect).
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of legal research software such as Court Link and Lexis Nexis is preferred
• Working knowledge of general legal concepts, terminology, and principles related to litigation.
• Ability to effectively interface with various groups within the legal department and across the company.
• Experience with an immigration law firm, department, or corporate immigration function, preferred

Education

• 2-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft routine legal documents
• Create and maintain case files
• Facilitate the meeting of attorneys' deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Conduct legal research

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary, assistant, or paralegal
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate