Job Description

We are looking for an experienced employment paralegal to join the Employment Legal team to work on a wide-variety of employment-related matters, including managing litigation, government agency charges, litigation holds and document preservation, and record requests    

A day in the life…

Serve as the company's Arbitration Coordinator and manage employment litigation matters, including individual employment and class action cases. Responsibilities include monitoring demands for arbitration, timely assignment of counsel to each matter, and leading discovery efforts by gathering key documents to prepare responses to discovery requests for attorney review. Closely partner with external law firm attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants to transfer data and documents. Partner closely with internal stakeholders to request and gather documents.Manage employment team's litigation hold program by identifying custodians who may have relevant data and documents that requires preservation and timely issuing preservation notices to all custodians. Document litigation holds in claim system, which includes all custodians and documents/data under hold to ensure records are preserved if any custodians change roles or leave the company.Manage employment-related government agency charge program by monitoring for new charges and timely assigning each charge to internal employment counsel.  Responsibilities include tracking and monitoring deadlines, gathering and reviewing documents and data, drafting and submitting notices of appearance and extension requests, identifying relevant exhibits, responding to follow-up requests from the agency, and managing the documentation of all findings and exhibits in claim system.Assist with employment claim management by supporting attorneys in creating and updating claim records in claim management system. Responsibilities include creating new claims, accurately coding claims in the system, ongoing update of claims, and attaching relevant documents to claim filesAssist in responding to subpoenas and requests seeking employment records. Take lead in conducing initial legal research for attorney review, assessing scope of request and relevant objections, responding to records requests, including gathering responsive documents, making appropriate redactions, and seeking attorney guidance on specific document requests as neededPerform legal research for attorney review and assist with long-term projects as requested

You own this if you have…

Minimum of 7 years of combined experience as a litigation paralegal or HR professional. Employment law experience is a plus.Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.Professional, trustworthy, and reliable with strong attention to detail.Ability to handle confidential information with respect and integrity.Excellent time-management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.Desire to learn and take on more responsibility.Excellent customer service skills with proven knowledge of how to work collegially, effectively, and professionally with all levels of internal and external customers.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel, as well as proficiency in modifying and redacting documents in Adobe.

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. 

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Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Washington: $87,500-$145,500 Annually

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf