Paralegal, Employment Law

Banfield Pet Hospital

Paralegal in Employment Law providing legal support for veterinary health business. Collaborating closely with counsel on diverse employment matters and compliance strategies.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeVancouver • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $60 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

paralegal experienceemployment lawlegal researchlitigation supportcase managementpolicy implementationcompliance programsemployment-related claimsinternal investigationsknowledge management

Soft Skills

discretionprofessionalismorganizational skillsmulti-priority managementwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeParalegal certificate