Labor & Employment Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting parttime employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Labor & Employment Team as a parttime Paralegal located in our Phoenix Arizona office.

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous professional who thrives in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a cando attitude you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional service. With a clientfocused mindset and an initiativetaking approach you will play a critical role in driving success and anticipating needs. If you are someone who values precision adaptability and innovation we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

This role will be based in our Phoenix office on a hybrid basis. This role reports to the Business Director.

Position Summary

The Labor & Employment Paralegal position is a parttime position (2025 hours per week) that will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Department in preparing cases from onset through posttrial including related research and analysis. Qualified candidates demonstrate professionalism attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized efficient manner. Candidates flexibility to work additional hours as needed is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in in all stages of the case from onset through posttrial

• Oversees organization maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other caserelated materials

• Assists with the discovery process including preparing for deposition propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery

• Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results

• Submits Efilings in both local and federal courts

• Conducts factual research on individuals corporations and opposing counsel

• Drafts nonparty subpoenas for documents and/or appearances

• Arranges for services of process of complaints and subpoenas

• Prepares FOIA request to governmental agencies

• Assists with law and motion practice including assembling motion papers and exhibits coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service

• Assists with trial preparation including identifying and organizing exhibits coordinating witness schedules maintaining trial calendars and communicating effectively with opposing counsel and courtroom staff

• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work well and communicate effectively with senior leadership and staff including presenting ideas in a clear succinct manner

• Candidate must be a selfstarter who can work independently with minimal supervision

• High attention to detail outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

• Provide outstanding client service meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client expectations

• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines adapt to a fastpaced highpressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives; effectively prioritize multiple tasks

• Analytical with strong problemsolving skills takes initiative and uses good judgment excellent followup skills

Education & Prior Experience

• Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

• 35years of experience

• Knowledge of legal terminology forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery etc.)

• Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in L&E matters (e.g. EEOC NLRB AAA DOL) a plus

• Proficiency with Efiling and litigation support applications such as Concordance Summation and Live Note

• Familiarity with Relativity and ESI projects

Technology

• Proficiency with Windowsbased software and Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to meritbased consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of nondiscrimination on any protected basis.