Employment Paralegal Associate

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking an Employment Paralegal Associate to join the team in Chicago, IL. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC seeks an experienced labor & employment paralegal to join its dynamic in-house legal team to provide comprehensive support to employment attorneys and the legal department in litigation, compliance, contract review and drafting. To excel in this role, you should have a strong understanding of labor and employment laws, experience supporting litigation activity, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: - Provide litigation support, including collection, review and preparation of documents for discovery; - Conduct legal research and provide analysis on labor and employment laws, regulations and case law & provide updates and recommendations for compliance; - Collaborate with HR and other internal teams to ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations; - Assist with review of employment and benefits related vendor contracts; - Manage and maintain legal documents and files related to labor and employment matters; provide regu...