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Builders FirstSource · 12 hours ago

Labor and Employment Law Paralegal

Irving, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components, and building services to the professional market. They are seeking a Labor and Employment Law Paralegal to assist with various employment matters, including drafting statements, conducting research, and managing case activities. This role involves routine interaction with outside counsel and senior company leaders.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate

Responsibilities

Communicating with counsel regarding matters of significance and determines necessary information to be obtained

Communicating with outside counsel representing the Company to manage case activities

Prepare and audit EEOC and state agency/local agency responsive statements and files

Opening the file

Conducting factual and legal research using electronic research databases and secondary resources

Managing assignment of cases and claims served on the Company and its operating subsidiaries through its registered agent and in other manners

Gathering and organizing relevant documents and assisting with witness interviews

Advising Company locations throughout the country on required documents and information pertinent to cases and claims asserted against the Company

Ensuring departments and personnel retrieve records and respond to subpoenas and other discovery requests

Preparing and managing legal holds

Managing case data and financial information into Company databases

Preparation, filing, and managing insurance claims

Interacting with the Company’s finance department on case and claim accruals

Drafting records holds and e-discovery needs

File maintenance and communication with claims adjusters

Qualification

LaborEmployment LawParalegal CertificationRisk Management SystemsLegal ResearchAdvanced Computer SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree with Paralegal Certification from ABA accredited institution

5-10 years of experience in employment law

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a must

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, government regulations, insurance documents, financial reports, and professional and technical journals

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to effectively present information to peers, supervisors, business locations, and legal vendors

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Advanced computer skills including Power Point and Excel

Confident in interacting with senior and executive management of the Company as well as persons outside of the Company