Employment Law Paralegal (Newark, NJ, US) - PSEG
Newark, NJ
About the Job
Requisition: 78589
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 63,500 - $ 100,500
Incentive: PIP 5%
Work Location Category: Remote Local
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
This position is the Paralegal for – and a critical member of – the Labor, Employment & Benefits legal team at PSEG, providing key support for matters of significance to the enterprise relating to the employer/employee relationship.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate all aspects of discovery relating to litigation, arbitrations and agency charges involving current and former employees, taking the lead on gathering necessary information and documents.
• Oversee e-discovery for employment law matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, making recommendations for custodian data collection and search criteria, reviewing results and tagging for relevancy.
• Draft legal hold notices.
• Index and summarize documents and information.
• Assist with witness interviews and preparation for depositions.
• Review and edit briefs, position statements, and other submissions.
• Appropriately handle all subpoenas received by the Company requesting to employment and/or benefit records by gathering the relevant records and preparing the production and response.
• Project manage immigration matters, including tracking tasks and coordinating between outside counsel and internal stakeholders and ensuring all deadlines are met and required files maintained.
• Assist with the Employee Benefits Committee and Employee Benefits Appeal Sub-Committee meetings by taking the minutes, drafting response letters, and maintaining detailed appeal tracking chart.
• Respond to external and internal audit requests.
• Organize and maintain records, files and information related to practice group matters, preparing and updating reports as needed; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
• Paralegal certificate and 5+ years of handling employment law matters at a law firm or in house legal department.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, handling and appropriately prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal clients, attorneys, retained counsel, other paralegals, and administrative assistants.
• Understanding of proper management, handling and storage of confidential files and documents.
• Ability to perform legal research using Internet based research tools including Westlaw.
• Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Team player able to work collaboratively across practice and department lines.
• Must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity; and
• Must demonstrate and value differences in others’ strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.
Desired Qualifications and Competencies:
• College degree or some college level courses.
• Experience responding to subpoenas,
• Experience investigating and drafting responses to charges filed with the EEOC and similar state/local agencies; and
• Familiarity with employee benefit plans and benefit claims.
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
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