Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.
Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.
Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States
About The Opportunity
Provides legal and administrative support to internal litigation counsel and other members of the internal legal department. Independently resolves routine and complex legal matters under the direct supervision of the paralegal manager and internal litigation counsel.
What You'll Get To Do
- Support internal litigation team in relation to, among other things, implementing and managing legal/litigation holds, undertaking and managing eDiscovery, litigation management and administrative tasks associated with supporting this area.
- Participate in and manage certain other legal projects under supervision of internal legal counsel and paralegal manager.
- Provide assistance with certain administrative functions, including scheduling of meetings, file organization, and similar tasks.
- Interact and communicate with members of the legal department, external counsel, and business clients.
Skills And Experience We Value - Paralegal / Legal Assistant certification required as applicable in the geography in which you are located.
- Minimum 5 years paralegal or relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department in the area of litigation.
- Expertise in:
- implementing and managing legal/litigation holds, preferably through use of Relativity or similar software.
- identifying, collecting, managing, and producing electronically stored information for litigation.
- Technical experience and expertise in eDiscovery.
- Demonstrated knowledge in litigation.
- Ability to understand legal implications of work performed.
- Requires analysis and use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Ability to successfully operate in an environment with a high degree of autonomy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Thorough knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet applications, matter management systems and Power Point presentation, legal/litigation hold and eDiscovery software. Strong interest in using these and other tools to drive increased efficiencies and results.
- Proactive and innovative: Seeks out opportunities to resolve problems, fill gaps and develop more efficient and effective methods to respond to the legal needs of the organization.
- Responsive and Adaptable: Able to respond swiftly and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Act with precision: Attention to detail required. Demonstrated ability to be fast, accurate and self- managed.
What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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