Paralegal

Description:

• A typical day would be working in office responding to third party subpoenas for employee records. This would include analyzing the subpoena for what to collect and gathering those documents from various systems or teams

• There would also be special projects as needed to collect records for litigation cases or immigration matters.

• Assist with the response to third party legal requests (subpoenas) for employment records and information.

• Collect data and documentation from a multitude of sources and individuals in response to third party requests.

• Assist with cases (agency charges and demand letters) from start through resolution.

• Provide litigation support to other paralegals including the collection, organization, and production of documents.

• Manage and update dockets for case deadlines and maintain files within the matter management system.

• Other duties as assigned in the legal department.

Qualifications

• 2-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment

• Must have at least 3 years for paralegal experience either in a law firm environment or at an in-house legal department.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Effectively manage time, prioritize work, attention to detail and multi-task across many assignments with some direction.

• Knowledge of HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and legal software (e.g., iManage, Workday, DocuSignCM, TeamConnect, OneDrive).

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

• Knowledge of legal research software such as Courtlink and Lexis Nexis preferred

• Working knowledge of general legal concepts, terminology and principles related to litigation.

• Ability to effectively interface with various groups within the legal department and across the company.

• Experience with an employment law firm or corporate legal department function, preferred

• Experience with Microsoft office suite is a must have. We also use Workday, Archive Center, DocuSign, PowerBi, iManage, TeamConnect, LexisNexis

• Team player with a positive attitude, attention to details, time management and good communication skills are needed.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.