Senior Paralegal, Employment & Litigation

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Paralegal, Employment & Litigation based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic legal team by managing complex employment and litigation matters in a remote-first environment. The position plays a key role in organizing legal operations, coordinating case activities, and enabling efficient decision-making through strong research and documentation practices. You will work closely with attorneys, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to manage sensitive legal matters and improve processes. The role combines traditional paralegal expertise with modern legal technology, including AI-powered solutions that enhance research and workflow efficiency. You will contribute to high-impact legal initiatives while helping build scalable systems for litigation management and compliance support. This is an opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys solving complex problems and improving how legal teams operate.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Paralegal will support employment and litigation counsel by managing case activities, coordinating legal processes, conducting research, and improving operational efficiency through technology. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and the ability to handle confidential legal information while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Manage case-specific paralegal activities, including maintaining litigation calendars, coordinating discovery processes, collecting and organizing documents, scheduling interviews, and supporting interactions with external legal partners.

Conduct legal research related to employment laws, regulations, and case law, providing clear summaries and insights to support legal strategy and decision-making.

Support discovery and e-discovery activities by managing data collection, document review workflows, and technology-enabled legal processes.

Implement and maintain legal technology solutions, including AI tools, to improve research, document analysis, case management, and overall service delivery.

Assist with outside counsel and vendor management, including tracking budgets, reviewing billing information, and supporting legal operations processes.

Support insurance and financial reporting activities related to active legal matters.

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and operational practices within the legal function.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced paralegal professional with strong employment law knowledge, litigation experience, and the ability to leverage technology to improve legal operations. This role requires excellent research skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum of six years of paralegal experience, including substantial experience supporting employment law and litigation matters.

Strong understanding of employment law fundamentals, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related state employment regulations.

Proven experience with discovery, e-discovery technologies, document management, and litigation support processes.

Experience managing legal operations activities, including coordination with outside counsel, vendors, budgets, and billing processes.

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to summarize complex information clearly.

Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and accuracy.

Experience using AI tools in a legal or professional environment, such as AI-powered research, drafting, summarization, or workflow solutions, is preferred.

Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, create effective prompts, and determine when additional review or verification is required.

Interest in legal technology, process improvement, and project management methodologies is highly valued.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package.

Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling options.

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage with significant employer contribution.

Generous paid time off program, including additional company holidays.

Paid parental leave and volunteer days.

Paid sabbatical opportunity after long-term service.

Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

Stock option opportunities.

Educational assistance and professional development support.

Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning, and meaningful impact.

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