Paralegal – Employment Law

Macmillan

. Assist in drafting, updating, and reviewing company handbooks, multi-state employment policies, code of conduct updates, and standard operating procedures .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, including federal and state regulations, while effectively managing legal documentation and workplace investigations. Proficient in legal research and maintaining confidentiality in sensitive employee matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Paralegal ExperienceEmployment Law KnowledgeLegal Research ProficiencyDocument Management SystemsExceptional Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Employment LawLegal ResearchDocument DraftingLitigation ManagementWorker ClassificationEEOC ComplianceFLSA KnowledgeFMLA KnowledgeTitle VII KnowledgeADA Knowledge

Soft Skills

DiscretionSound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

WestlawLexisNexisDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Employment PoliciesCode of ConductSeverance AgreementsE-DiscoveryWorkplace Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in drafting, updating, and reviewing company handbooks, multi-state employment policies, code of conduct updates, and standard operating procedures
Draft, tailor, and track standardized and custom employment agreements and severance and release agreements
Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party subpoenas, employment record requests, and agency inquiries
Coordinate responsive document collection and redacting
Assist in-house counsel and outside defense counsel with employment claims and EEOC/state agency charges
Manage litigation holds, e-discovery collection, and document productions
Assist in-house counsel with workplace investigations
Coordinate interview logistics, take detailed investigation notes, compile evidence files, and organize final reports
Review engagements to assess proper worker classification under federal, state, and local legal tests
Maintain worker classification documentation and records
Conduct legal research on statutory, regulatory, and case law developments regarding wage and hour regulations, leave laws, and labor and employment compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
4–6 years of paralegal experience specializing in employment law preferred
Strong mix of law firm and in-house corporate legal department experience preferred
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and state wage-and-hour laws
Proficiency with legal research databases, including Westlaw/LexisNexis
Proficiency with document management systems
High degree of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive employee matters
Exceptional written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities