Paralegal - Labor and Employment

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking Paralegals for the Labor & Employment Practice Group. Reporting to the Manager of Legal Practice Support, the paralegals will work directly with partners, associates, and other paralegals. This position will also play a critical role in legal research, document preparation, case and project management, client communication, mediation/arbitration/trial pre and post preparation, and overall team coordination. The positions will reside in our Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle office and offers a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote working arrangement which allows for you to work 2 days remotely and 3 days collaboratively in the office. Key Responsibilities: Document and database maintenance, including managing and overseeing electronic data document collections from internal and external clients; searching collected data; recommending and refining searches when appropriate; analyzing data as required using computer assisted review technologies; communicating with data custodians and requesters as necessary; collaborating with external vendors, and other internal IT groups. Review and prepare documents, reports and correspondence. Assist with discovery requests and productions, including Bates labeling documents, redacting confidential or personal information, organizing the production in Firm applications, creating a document production log. Assist with drafting, proofing, editing, and filing court filings (state and federal) using eFile systems. Knowledge of Subpoena preparation and service of process. Cite-check and Bluebook briefs, memorandum, white papers, etc. Create tables of authority and tables of contents for court filings. Track and communicate case related dates and information. Ensure that all events/deadlines are properly calendared with the Firm’s Litigation Docketing Department. Assist with witness preparation, direct examination, cross-examination binders/folders for depositions and trial. Assemble and track deposition, hearing and trial exhibits. Performs other duties as assigned Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, and Minimum 1–4 years of experience in a litigation environment, preferably with labor and employment law or, equivalent combination of education and experience. . Prior experience in a law firm, legal, or other client service environment, is highly desired. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Portable Document Format (PDF) software. Familiarity with iManage is a plus. Excellent written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously while also functioning effectively in a team environment. Ability to pivot and adapt to change and balance competing demands. Understanding of litigation support systems including, WestLaw, WestLaw Case Notebook, Lexis/Nexis, and Relativity, strongly desired. The flexibility to work overtime, as needed to meet deadlines is desired Interest in pursuing/continuing in a career within the legal and/or business community. Benefits / Why Join Us Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries. Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service. We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including: Medical coverage, with a variety of plans Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts Domestic partner coverage Parental leave Vacation and holiday leave Life and accident insurance Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability. Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting “Careers.” #LI-Hybrid For positions in Boston, MA the salary range for this position is $62,000 - $99,200. For positions in Seattle, WA the salary range for this position is $64,700 - $103,475. The base salary wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The foregoing salary range applies only to the specific available position advertised herein. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in: a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident insurance plans, and health savings and flexible spending accounts for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and policies then in effect, eligible employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, Work/Life Services, Health Advocate, Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care, and WageWorks Commuter Benefits for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive: 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 2 personal days per year, and up to 20 days of vacation per year. In accordance with state applicable law, eligible employees will earn 1 paid sick leave hour for 30 hours worked. Eligible employees may also take up to five days off for bereavement leave, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave per year and up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave per pregnancy. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. California Applicants : Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or If hired, y our employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.