Employment Law Paralegal

Company: Pathway Vet Alliance
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Position at Pathway Vet AllianceDuties & Responsibilities: --- Draft a variety of L&E-related legal documents (e.g., employment agreement, demand letters, separation/settlement agreements, etc.) using pre-approved forms and templates--- Respond to L&E-related subpoenas for documents and/or appearance--- Assist with and oversee employment-based immigration matters--- Oversee daily activities related to L&E-related claims, agency, and litigation to include status tracking in appropriate management systems--- Assist in-house and outside counsel in managing employment related legal proceedings--- Assist with employment, labor, compensation and benefits matters--- Assist with company investigations and personnel-related issues--- Compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex documents--- Research and draft responses to legal questions (with guidance from Associate General Counsel)--- Conduct legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel--- Review documents for privilege and relevance in advance of production--- Create and maintain matter files--- Create, evaluate and implement processes/practices to improve Legal Department operations--- Function as liaison, for assigned area, between Support Office, Hospitals, Regional Support Teams (i.e., Operations), and outside vendors--- Determine necessity for attorney review and make appropriate recommendations Skills & Competencies: --- Proven ability to draft a variety of L&E-related legal documents (e.g., employment agreement, separation/settlement agreements, demand letters, etc.) using pre-approved forms and templates--- Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance regulations, and industry best practices--- Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, AAA, DOL)--- Knowledge of civil litigation process and, in particular, responding to discovery requests--- Ability to review and respond to subpoenas--- Keen attention to detail and accuracy--- Good organization and planning skills--- Ability to work with limited supervision after assignment of tasks--- Ability to multi-task and set priorities to meet assigned deadlines--- Broad computer knowledge, skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and other related software--- Strong verbal and written communication skills--- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively--- Respond to emails and calls in a timely fashion--- Balance team and individual responsibilities; work as part of a best-in-class legal department--- Interacts in a professional manner, with internal and external customers--- Values and respects confidentiality Qualifications & Prior Experience: --- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience--- Paralegal certification preferred--- Must have 3-5 years of paralegal experience; 2 years of experience in Labor & Employment preferred--- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Pathway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Pathway are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

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