Labor & Employment Paralegal

Description

Las Vegas, NV | In-house legal | Employment law | Litigation support | Multi-state | California employment law experience a plus | EEOC | PAGA | FEHA | Veterans encouraged to apply

IS THIS YOU?

You're an experienced L&E paralegal who is organized, deadline-driven, and genuinely skilled at managing the complexity of employment litigation, agency charges, and multi-state compliance work

You have 2+ years of paralegal experience in labor and employment law from an in-house team or law firm -- and you understand how to support both legal counsel and HR stakeholders simultaneously

You're ready to bring your litigation support experience, California employment law familiarity, and document management skills to a growing in-house legal team that operates across multiple states

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Our Legal & Shared Services team in Las Vegas supports Swickard's multi-state operations across California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada. The Labor & Employment Paralegal is a critical in-house role that supports both the legal department and Human Resources with employment disputes, government agency charges, litigation, compliance, and investigations. This is hands-on, substantive paralegal work in a fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support management and defense of government agency charges -- drafting position statements, gathering evidence, organizing documentation, and coordinating with in-house legal counsel and outside counsel for EEOC, DFEH/CRD, NLRB, and state agency matters

Assist with employment-related disputes and litigation -- managing discovery, preparing exhibits, maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with the in-house legal department and outside counsel

Draft and review routine employment documents, separation agreements, arbitration agreements, demand letters, and correspondence

Maintain employment law compliance calendars and track regulatory deadlines across all operating jurisdictions

Support workplace investigations -- organizing documentation, preparing summaries, and maintaining investigation files

Conduct legal research on federal and multi-state employment law issues as directed by the in-house legal or Human Resources departments

Maintain organized case files and records within the company's matter management system and document repositories

Assist with the company's employment policy updates and handbook revisions

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

2+ years of paralegal experience in labor and employment law from an in-house legal department or law firm -- required

Paralegal certificate or related degree preferred

Experience with litigation support -- discovery, exhibits, case file management, and deadline tracking -- required

California employment law experience is a strong plus -- wage and hour, PAGA, FEHA, and CFRA familiarity highly valued

Strong knowledge of employment law, including government agency charge processes, PAGA, FEHA, EEOC, DFEH/CRD, and state-level compliance requirements

Excellent time-management and communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a compliance-focused environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document and matter management systems

Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential employment matters with complete discretion

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary -- commensurate with experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth within a growing in-house legal team supporting a 40+ rooftop multi-state organization

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY SWICKARD AUTO GROUP -- LEGAL & SHARED SERVICES

Substantive, multi-jurisdictional L&E work in a growing in-house environment -- this is not a siloed role; you'll work directly with legal counsel and HR leadership across a complex, active caseload

California-heavy employment law exposure across a multi-state footprint -- wage and hour, PAGA, agency charges, and compliance work across jurisdictions that challenge and develop your expertise

A Shared Services team in Las Vegas alongside HR, finance, and operations leadership -- a professional, collaborative environment built for people who want to do serious work and grow with the organization

Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- shape how we operate, how we treat our employees, and the culture you'll be helping to protect and support

If you're a skilled L&E paralegal ready to bring your litigation support experience, California employment law knowledge, and multi-state compliance capabilities to a high-growth in-house legal team -- we'd like to meet you. #T5