Paralegal, Employment Law

Paralegal, Employment Law

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health, a leading academic health system in New Jersey, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its Legal Affairs Department. This role will support the Assistant General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs Employment in managing legal matters related to employment and labor issues within the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting. While experience in employment law is a plus, it is not required.

Reports to:

The Paralegal, Employment Law, reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs Employment

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical for success in this role.
• Experience in employment law is a plus but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document management systems.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience using legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal and HR teams.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent education preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Provide paralegal support for the legal team in employment-related matters, including documentation, case management, and research.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and agreements.
• Assist in responding to subpoenas, discovery requests, and administrative agency inquiries (e.g., EEOC, DOL, state labor agencies).
• Maintain and manage legal files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility.
• Support internal investigations by compiling evidence, organizing documentation, and preparing summaries.
• Conduct legal research on employment law issues and prepare memoranda as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of training materials, presentations, and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Track deadlines, filings, and compliance requirements related to employment law matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal departments as needed.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!