In-House
Plano, TX
Legal Staff Paralegal in Plano, TX
Legal Staff
5-5 yrs required
No
Job Title:
Paralegal, Employment & Litigation
Job Responsibilities:
As a Paralegal in the Employment & Litigation department, you will be a crucial asset across the organization by providing legal expertise, facilitating legal processes, and safeguarding the brand from litigation risks. Your core mission is to ensure the timely and successful resolution of legal matters by managing responses to legal requests, implementing risk mitigation measures, and optimizing the use of external counsel. Your specific duties will include:
- Preparing and administering legal responses:
- Facilitate effective actions against discovery requests by collaborating closely with company stakeholders and outside counsel to formulate well-informed and compliant responses.
- Ensure timely and accurate legal responses by overseeing actions on third-party subpoenas, franchise-tendered, and other litigation-related projects. Provide first-line support on discovery, pleadings review, and other attendant litigation documents.
- Support the legal review process by researching legal issues, preparing legal documents, and drafting formal correspondence.
- Protecting the brand and mitigating risk:
- Fortify the brand against potential and emerging risks by implementing a robust risk mitigation strategy shaped by knowledge from ongoing litigation and current legal issues facing the industry.
- Protect the brand’s reputation by providing expertise in the preparation of internal and external communications materials, working closely with the Crisis Team as necessary.
- Maximizing the value of external resources:
- Maximize the impact of external support by sourcing, managing, and evaluating outside counsel on litigation strategy and attendant issues for cases with exposure up to $250k.
- Uphold cost discipline by reviewing invoices and billing of outside counsel, identifying savings, and reserving capital for insured matters as necessary.
Education and Experience Information:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in Legal studies, Paralegal studies, or a related field; Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s, 3+ years of experience with a Master’s.
- Experience as a paralegal in a large law firm or fast-paced corporate environment with exposure to litigation preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong team player that contributes to a positive and productive team environment; able to build strong relationships with teammates and stakeholders to deliver on day-to-day mission.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively.
- Strong analytical skills to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
- Strong organizational skills to manage workload and schedules effectively.
- Steadfast ability to act with professionalism in interactions with downstream stakeholders, including franchisees and customers.
- Mindset:
- Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and maintaining high standards.
- Resourceful and adaptive in ambiguous situations with a proven ability to operate “in the grey.”
- Resilient in the face of obstacles and persistent in driving towards results.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment.
Salary Information:
The salary information is not provided in the text.
Additional Information:
This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact litigation management by overseeing franchise, employment, intellectual property, and other legal disputes to protect the company’s business and reputation. You will collaborate with senior leadership and legal partners to develop cost-effective strategies that minimize legal risks and optimize case outcomes. The role provides hands-on experience in litigation strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance, working closely with cross-functional teams to align legal decisions with business goals. You will make a direct impact on business operations by streamlining legal processes, optimizing case resolution timelines, and ensuring financial efficiency in legal matters.
The company is recognized for its commitment to breakthrough innovation and the success of its employees, fostering a unique culture where everyone can be their best self, make a difference, and have fun. The company values diversity and encourages ideas from everyone, actively developing a workforce that is diverse in style and background.
Jun 10, 2025
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