Employment Paralegal Job at Axiom Law (Dearborn)

Employment Paralegal

Axiom Law

Location:
United States , Dearborn

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

71250.00 - 309750.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking an Employment Paralegal to join our client, a globally recognized automotive company. This role is responsible for assisting attorneys with a broad range of employment-related matters, including litigation, administrative charges, policy development, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource in managing discovery, conducting legal research, and coordinating with internal stakeholders such as Human Resources.This is an existing vacancy.

Job Responsibility:

Provide comprehensive support for employment litigation, including managing the discovery process, drafting responses to interrogatories, and coordinating document productions
Generate and maintain internal legal reports and dashboards to track matter status, litigation trends, and key performance metrics for senior legal leadership
Assist attorneys in responding to administrative charges filed with the EEOC and various state and local human rights agencies
Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA)
Draft and proofread legal documents, including settlement agreements, separation agreements, and internal legal memoranda
Organize and maintain employment legal files and databases, ensuring all documentation is current and compliant with company retention policies
Support the review and update of company-wide employment policies, employee handbooks, and training materials
Coordinate and schedule interviews, depositions, and meetings with internal witnesses and external counsel
Liaise with Human Resources and business units to gather facts and documents necessary for legal assessments and defense strategies
Manage legal holds and ensure proper preservation of evidence related to pending or threatened employment litigation

Requirements:

Must be local to the Dearborn, MI area and available to work on-site
Strong knowledge of employment law principles and the litigation lifecycle
Excellent legal research and writing skills, with proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar legal research tools
Proficiency in data management and the ability to compile complex information into clear, concise internal reports
Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in document preparation and filing
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with legal document management systems
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies is required
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is strongly preferred

Nice to have:

Demonstrated experience with internal corporate reporting or legal operations metrics
Notary Public commission is a plus

What we offer:

health, dental, and vision insurance
paid holidays and PTO
flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities and tools

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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