Panera Bread · 1 day ago
Sr Manager, Paralegal, Litigation
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $147K/yrPanera Bread is seeking a Senior Manager, Litigation Paralegal to support their Legal Department. This role involves managing litigation processes, coordinating discovery, and drafting legal documents while fostering collaboration across the organization.
BakeryCateringFood and BeverageRestaurants
Responsibilities
Support attorneys in the Legal Department in managing litigation, disputes, and regulatory enforcement matters, including tasks such as preparing litigation holds, managing document collection (e-discovery), scheduling and/or conducting witness interviews, deposition preparation, document drafting, e-filing, and service
Manage the Company's Legal Hold process, including issuing Legal Hold and Lift Notices and managing data collection and preservation
Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery, working with outside counsel and IT Security to gather and collect documents and electronically stored information
Manage intake and distribution of Service of Process
Manage Matter Management and Document Management system ensuring timely updates from inception to closure
Manage matter deadlines, files and records and coordinate meetings on responsible matters
Manage the Company’s response to all third-party subpoenas and requests for records
Investigate and respond to employment or wage related inquiries from external agencies such as the EEOC or DOL by collecting preliminary facts, organizing relevant documents, and preparing draft position statements for attorney review
Work in partnership with human resources and in-house counsel regarding employee relations and termination issues to include research, direction, and draft forms to comply with federal and state WARN act requirements
Draft legal documents related to litigation, regulatory enforcement matters, and non-litigation matters, including but not limited to responses to attorney demand letters, correspondence with regulators, separation agreements, settlement agreements, cease and desist notices, etc
Attend meetings with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure up to date knowledge of litigated and pre-litigated matters
Review and monitor litigation budgets, accruals, and reserves, including analysis of budget versus spend
Manage and oversee the processing of settlement payments related to litigation, employment claims, labor fines, and regulatory penalties
Analyze outside counsel and vendor invoices to ensure compliance with billing and budgeting guidelines and enforce reductions where appropriate
Serve as a key administrator and coordinator for the Company’s e-billing and matter management platform, including matter setup, budget entry, invoice review and approval, accrual collection, reporting, and system enhancements
Support engagement onboarding and timekeeper rate review for outside counsel and vendors
Prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations for internal leadership, Audit and Finance Committee materials, and external auditors
Build and maintain recurring and ad hoc litigation, compliance, and spend reports
Foster strong cross-functional working relationships at all levels of the organization to support a culture of collaboration and compliance
Conduct legal and factual research projects upon request
Support department initiatives, process improvement efforts, and special projects as needed
Perform administrative and project-related tasks as needed, including scheduling meetings, conferences, and follow-ups on legal matters
Qualification
Required
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Meticulous attention to detail
Versatility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Adaptability to shifting priorities
Proactive identification of opportunities for improvement
Experience in managing litigation, disputes, and regulatory enforcement matters
Ability to prepare litigation holds and manage document collection (e-discovery)
Experience in scheduling and/or conducting witness interviews and deposition preparation
Ability to draft legal documents related to litigation and regulatory enforcement matters
Experience in managing the Company's Legal Hold process
Ability to coordinate discovery and work with outside counsel and IT Security
Experience in managing intake and distribution of Service of Process
Ability to manage Matter Management and Document Management system
Experience in managing matter deadlines, files, and records
Ability to investigate and respond to employment or wage-related inquiries from external agencies
Experience in working with human resources and in-house counsel regarding employee relations
Ability to review and monitor litigation budgets, accruals, and reserves
Experience in managing and overseeing the processing of settlement payments
Ability to analyze outside counsel and vendor invoices for compliance with billing and budgeting guidelines
Experience in serving as a key administrator for e-billing and matter management platform
Ability to prepare reports and PowerPoint presentations for internal leadership and external auditors
Experience in building and maintaining litigation, compliance, and spend reports
Ability to foster strong cross-functional working relationships
Experience in conducting legal and factual research projects
Ability to support department initiatives and process improvement efforts
Experience in performing administrative and project-related tasks
Company
Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a bakery-cafe chain restaurants offers a wide array of pastries and baked breads. It is a sub-organization of JAB Holding Company.
Founded in 1987
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2017-04-05Acquired
2014-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $100M
1991-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Earl Ellis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mark Shambura
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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