Paralegal II, Litigation & Employment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the in-house counsel 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 for administrative claims, demand letters, litigation, and arbitration matters, and assist with drafting responses.
• Prepare memoranda and summaries of factual research and make recommendations to supervising attorneys.
• Gather documents and information for discovery and other information requests.
• Complete court or agency filings and attend court appearances or agency hearings.
• Improve processes to help Legal operations scale effectively.
• Liaise with internal teams, external parties, internal counsel, and external counsel to ensure efficient workflows.
• Provide legal support to in-house attorneys, paralegals, and internal business partners.
• Define procedures and practices within Legal to promote efficient workflows.
• Maintain governance of existing processes and strategies.
• Lead projects and tasks within a broader legal strategy in collaboration with other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Experience handling discovery in complex litigation matters.
• Ability to obtain a notary license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and efficiency.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Mac environments, Google Apps, Excel, Word, and various e-discovery tools.
• A JD or paralegal certificate is not required.

Benefits and Compensation

• Expected base pay range for the Nashville area: $72,160-$90,200.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Mental health benefits.
• Family-building benefits.
• Child care and pet benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Subsidized commuter benefits.
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership.