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.