Paralegal II, Litigation & Employment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with in-house counsel on the Litigation & Employment team to support administrative, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, as well as external legal requests.
• Manage, track, calendar, and file responses to claims.
• Independently conduct factual investigations to respond to administrative claims, demand letters, and other litigation and arbitration matters; assist with drafting responses.
• Prepare memoranda and summaries of factual research and make recommendations to supervising attorneys.
• Assist with gathering documents and information to respond to discovery or information requests.
• Complete court or agency filings and attend court appearances or agency hearings.
• Think proactively about improving processes to help legal operations scale with company growth.
• Liaise with other internal teams and external parties to ensure efficient workflow and handling of requests.
• Provide legal support to in-house attorneys, paralegals, and internal business partners to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Help define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows.
• Maintain governance of existing processes and strategies.
• Liaise with internal and external counsel and contacts on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead projects and tasks within a broader legal strategy in collaboration with team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant legal experience (JD or Paralegal certificate not required).
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Experience handling discovery in complex litigation matters.
• Ability to obtain notary license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally organized and efficient.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Mac environment, Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), Excel, Word, and familiarity with e-discovery tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with additional programs.
• Mental health, family building, child care, and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Discretionary paid time off (salaried) or 15 days (hourly) plus 12 observed holidays.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.
• Expected base pay range: $88,000 - $110,000 (NYC area; dependent on qualifications, experience, and location; not inclusive of equity, bonus, or benefits).