Paralegal, Employment + Litigation

Flynn Restaurant Group • San Francisco, CA • 2h ago

Full time - San Francisco, CA - Hybrid

Flynn Group seeks a Paralegal, Employment + Litigation to join its industry-recognized legal team. In this position, you will support an in-house legal practice that handles its own employment litigation and arbitration matters, as well as provides employment counsel and compliance support. This is a unique opportunity to join the diverse, dynamic, and growing legal department of a company that operates some of the most iconic and beloved brands in the nation (Applebee's, Taco Bell, Panera, Arby's, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, and Planet Fitness).

This position is based in our San Francisco, CA Support Center, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Position Summary

Collaborating closely with the in-house attorneys in Flynn's Employment and Compliance practices, the Paralegal, Employment and Litigation will play an integral role in supporting the employment litigation lifecycle for the team, as well as supporting important compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will have a positive, proactive attitude that enables you to work independently, use good judgment, effectively problem-solve while maintaining composure, and escalate issues as needed. You must be a team player for whom no task is too big or too small, and who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Excellent oral and written communications skills are required, and you must demonstrate a willingness and interest to continue to learn and develop. This is an ideal position for someone who is looking for a supportive team environment and shares our commitment to integrity and exceptional client service. You must have a good sense of humor as well as an upbeat, can-do attitude, in keeping with the company's "Own It!" philosophy.

Responsibilities

Draft various legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, litigation templates, and memoranda; run tables of contents and authorities; create redline/blackline comparisons of documents; cite check briefs, proofread documents for errors.

Support workplace investigations by working with internal clients to collect, review, and summarize information and documents.

Coordinate agency and court filings, including filing of pleadings via electronic filing procedures as mandated and approved by courts.

Prepare responses to subpoenas, records requests, and government inquiries.

Assist with preparing written discovery and document production.

Assemble fact chronologies and key documents.

Contact outside sources (courts, government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information.

Conduct factual and legal research, support coordinating fact investigations, and prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trial.

Provide trial support as needed.

Maintain and update legal files following Legal Department electronic filing system procedures.

Assist with administration of Legal Department's e-billing software, including creation of matters and reviewing and responding to outside counsel inquiries regarding same.

Review, sort, distribute, and file mail; review and calendar due dates from documents, letters, and other mail received. Answer telephones, record messages, and return calls as necessary.

Schedule/calendar appointments such as depositions, production of documents, client meetings, trials, court hearings, and appearances.

Schedule messengers and other vendors for pick-up of documents for errands such as filings with court, delivery of documents to counsel and other @types of errands.

Perform administrative functions, such as preparing check requests for vendor statements, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.

Provide guidance and support for legal administrative staff as needed.

Required Skills/Experience

High school diploma required. College degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Paralegal certificate is a plus.

3+ years of experience as a legal secretary, project assistant, or paralegal supporting litigators.

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Experience with Legal Tracker/Seregenti is a plus.

Familiarity with e-mail scheduling tools in Microsoft Outlook and Teams.

Knowledgeable about state and federal local court rules and e-filing.

Experience with e-filing platforms in state and federal court (e.g., PACER/ECF).

Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, efficient and productive at managing multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk, sit, and stand throughout the day.

Ability to see and read small and singled-spaced print.

Ability to hear and communicate in person, over the phone, and via videoconference platforms.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. (e.g., office supplies/deliveries), reach, bend, and twist.

Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs. (e.g., cart with office supplies/deliveries/trial materials).

Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Ability to use a step stool.

Flynn Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

California Candidates : The good faith estimated range of base salary pay for the above position is $70,000 - $85,000 for California-based candidates depending on factors including but not limited to experience and skill. There is a target discretionary incentive bonus of 10%.

Why Work for Flynn?

Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

Medical / Dental Vision

Retirement and Savings Plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

San Francisco Commuter Benefits

Company Outings

Dining Discounts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

For a copy of Flynn Group's Workplace Privacy Notice, please visit http://www.flynn.com/workplace-privacy-notice/ .

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