Labor and Employment Paralegal

Overview

A global commercial real estate company is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Paralegal for an ongoing full-time engagement starting as soon as possible. This role involves supporting a busy employment legal function managing a high volume of active matters.

Responsibilities

• Support labor and employment litigation matters
• Manage attorney demand letters and EEOC charges
• Assist with internal investigations
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel
• Handle legal holds and e-discovery processes
• Conduct document collection and stakeholder outreach
• Communicate with HR, employee relations, ethics/compliance, and business stakeholders
• Track deadlines and manage a caseload of approximately 50–60 active matters
• Support interviews and internal fact gathering
• Maintain strong organization and attention to detail

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of paralegal experience, specifically in labor and employment law
• Availability for full-time work
• Ability to work remotely, with preference for candidates located in Dallas or Chicago
• Willingness to be employed (W-2) by a workforce solutions company for the duration of the engagement

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: $2,000 per week
• Schedule: Full-time
• Duration: Ongoing engagement

Location

• Remote work option available
• Preference for candidates based in Dallas or Chicago

Additional Information

• The employer is open to candidates seeking full-time employment either via temp-to-perm or direct hire arrangements.
• This role supports a high-volume employment legal function within a global commercial real estate organization.