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Paralegal - Employment Law

Macmillan

OperationsFull Time$68k - $85k
Location
New York, NY (Remote)
Posted
September 22, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

The Legal Department is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Employment Law Paralegal to support internal employment legal matters, workplace compliance, and litigation management. This role partners closely with in-house employment counsel, Human Resources, and business leaders to manage workplace legal risk, maintain legal compliance across jurisdictions, and support internal processes.

What you'll do

  • Policy Drafting & Compliance: Assist in drafting, updating, and reviewing company handbooks, multi-state employment policies, code of conduct updates, and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with evolving employment laws.
  • Separation and Employment Agreements: Draft, tailor, and track standardized and custom employment agreements and severance and release agreements in compliance with applicable law (e.g., OWBPA, state-specific rules).
  • Subpoena & Legal Process Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party subpoenas, employment record requests, and agency inquiries; coordinate responsive document collection and redacting.
  • Litigation & Pre-Litigation Dispute Support: 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.
  • Internal Investigations: Assist in-house counsel with workplace investigations. Coordinate interview logistics, take detailed investigation notes, compile evidence files, and organize final reports.
  • Independent Contractor Classification: Review engagements to assess proper worker classification (W-2 vs. 1099) under federal, state, and local legal tests; maintain classification documentation and records.
  • Legal Research: Conduct legal research on statutory, regulatory, and case law developments regarding wage and hour regulations, leave laws, and general labor and employment compliance.

What you'll bring

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

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary range: $68,000 - $85,000

Logistics

  • FLSA Status: Non-exempt
  • This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway.
  • Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.