Paralegal, Employment Law

Role Overview

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Provide support to employment counsel on a broad range of workplace legal matters including associate relations, policy implementation, compliance programs, internal investigations, and litigation support.
• Assist with the management of employment-related claims, including EEOC/administrative charges, demand letters, and litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel, maintaining case files, and tracking deadlines.
• Assist with and manage professional licensing and liability matters.
• Help manage and maintain the employment policy library, working with legal and P&O teams to track revisions, approvals, and updates for North American policies.
• Perform legal and factual research related to employment laws, regulations, and developments in North America; prepare summaries or memoranda as needed.
• Support intake and triage of legal requests and ensure timely routing and follow-up.
• Assist in preparation of training materials, presentations, and communications for business teams related to employment law and compliance topics.
• Track and maintain records and metrics related to employment matters (e.g., litigation tracking, compliance calendar, investigation log).
• Contribute to knowledge management and process improvement initiatives across the Legal COE.
• Other job duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• 5+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 2–3 years focused on employment law within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state employment laws; working knowledge of Canadian employment law is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with legal operations tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Workday, or contract/litigation management systems).
• Experience working in a Center of Excellence or shared resource model preferred.
• Prior experience with employment litigation case management and coordinating with external counsel preferred.

Tech Stack

• ServiceNow

Benefits

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Fertility and family-building assistance.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Practice Paid Short
• and Long-Term Disability.
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Paid Volunteering.
• Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.
• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.