Labor & Employment Paralegal

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology continuous learning and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazers isnt just one of Forbes Top Private Companies; its a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazers is proud of its well-earned positive reputation continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued supported and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage dental and vision plans tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts disability coverage life insurance plans and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance a wellness program parental leave vacation accrual paid sick leave and more.

By joining Southern Glazers you would be part of a team that values excellence innovation and community. This is more than just a job its an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Paralegal assists attorneys with labor and employment and litigation matters and manages related data and information. This position reports directly to the Sr. Managing Paralegal.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage litigation deadlines and respond to subpoenas
Serve as a liaison for and assist outside counsel regarding discovery depositions and document production
Oversee the support provided to the organizations litigation efforts using technology
Perform quality control of document management and confirm the accuracy of documents
Manage and analyze data related to litigation investigations employee relations matters and other employment-related claims and issues
Assist with developing and maintaining department resource materials and databases
Collaborate and build effective relationships with other departments throughout the Company
Manage the corporations legal assistants and litigation technology
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree and three years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
Five years of experience managing litigation and/or labor and employment matters at a law firm or in-house
Demonstrated sound business ethics and consistently adhering to and promoting these in all business and personal transactions
Flexible work schedule and ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience using DocuSign NAVEX and Legal Files or similar document management software; experience with Tableau a plus
Knowledge of and ability to use e-discovery technology and software
Knowledge of and ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from both legal and Company information
Knowledge of the major responsibilities accountabilities and organization of the legal function or department; ability to provide legal consulting advice and assistance under guidance of an attorney
Paralegal certificate
Experience as a paralegal with in-house legal department
Ability to type 50 WPM accurately
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Excellent reading writing and comprehension skills in English
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and outside counsel
Strong cognitive and analytical skills
Ability to define problems collect data establish the accuracy of facts and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g. keyboard mouse and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking bending reaching standing and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering pushing carrying or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits an Affirmative Action/EEO employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicants arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience knowledge skills abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazers pay bands or ranges.

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