Employment Paralegal Associate

Grant Thornton (US)

Employment Paralegal Associate supporting labor and employment attorneys in litigation and compliance at Grant Thornton. Conducting research and collaboration with HR for legal matters.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide litigation support, including collection, review and preparation of documents for discovery;
Conduct legal research and provide analysis on labor and employment laws, regulations and case law & provide updates and recommendations for compliance;
Collaborate with HR and other internal teams to ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations;
Assist with review of employment and benefits related vendor contracts;
Manage and maintain legal documents and files related to labor and employment matters; provide regular analysis and reporting on metrics and trends;
Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate calendar tracking for cases;
Support employee-related investigations, including attending witness interviews and preparing notes or summaries;
Support drafting and review of employee handbook policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws;
Assist in the preparation and review of cease & desist letters, employment-related contracts and agreements;
Communicate with external parties, such as government agencies and outside counsel, as needed;
Participate in the development and implementation of training programs for employees on various labor and employment topics;
Assist with additional administrative tasks, including creating presentations, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing documents;
Maintain confidentiality, privilege and handle sensitive information with the highest discretion;
Collaborate with other paralegals and legal assistants to ensure efficient and effective workflow, including supporting work across other legal areas, as needed; and
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3+ years recent experience working as an employment paralegal within a law firm or in-house capacity
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Paralegal certification preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with legal research tools, document management software, case management databases, reporting software, and Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-productivity tools to support and assist with job responsibilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational/prioritization abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task
Ability to work in-person/on-site at least 3x per week
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation supportlegal researchdocument preparationcompliance analysiscontract reviewcase managementreportingemployee handbook draftinginvestigative supportcalendar tracking

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsprioritizationindependent workcollaborative workmulti-taskingdiscretion

Certifications

Paralegal certification