Paralegal - Global Employment Law

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

Mattel has an exciting opportunity to join its Law Department. Mattel’s Law Department supports the values and goals of the company by providing expert, creative, and timely service to all Mattel businesses and support functions. We operate in accordance with the highest standards of judgment, integrity, and ethical leadership, to find creative solutions that prudently manage risks and contribute to Mattel’s success.

The Law Department is looking for a talented Paralegal to manage projects and coordinate activities among stakeholders. This role will be focused on providing day-to-day support to the Global Employment Law team and requires excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and an ability to support multiple tasks and individuals. The role will work closely with members of the Global Employment Law team, People & Culture, and other business functions, on employment law pre-litigation, litigation, and administrative matters, as well as internal employment law projects. The ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality, organization, attention to detail, initiative, autonomy, and judgment, as well as an ability to effectively prioritize workflow and execute assignments. This is a dynamic role that requires a responsive, collaborative individual with high agility, professionalism, and comfort working in a lean and rapidly changing environment. The position will provide a range of paralegal support, including the specific tasks and responsibilities set forth below. 
 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

•    Assist counsel with a broad scope of employment law matters including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, wage and hour, leaves of absence, accommodations, discrimination and harassment, performance management and discipline, termination of employment, workplace safety, and government audits
•    Work independently to oversee document management strategies for the Global Employment Law practice
•    Provide litigation support, including service of process, managing legal case files, coordinating tasks between internal and external partners, gathering evidence, and conducting in-house review of documents  
•    Lead in drafting objections and responses to subpoenas and requests for employment records
•    Draft document preservation notices and communications, and manage Global Employment Law’s document preservation system 
•    Assist counsel with long-term and short-term internal projects involving, among other things, reviewing, drafting, updating, finalizing, and maintenance of policies, procedures, handbooks, and agreements  
•    Conduct basic legal research on employment law issues
•    Prepare documents for filing, including, but not limited to, cite checking and organization of exhibits
•    Maintain docket system tracking employment litigation and administrative matters
•    Maintain EPLI bordereau
•    Support outside counsel engagement, including review of legal invoices
•    Manage vendor invoices and assist with budget development 
•    Other duties and projects, as assigned
 

What We’re Looking For: 

•    2-4 years of paralegal experience supporting an employment law function in an in-house legal department or law firm
•    Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment litigation procedures, with proven working experience with  discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour litigation cases
•    Familiarity with labor and employment law, and human resources terminology and principles
•    Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment and taking ownership of projects
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
•    Ability to strategically build and shape management systems and processes for the Global Employment Law practice
•    Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to speak up and interact with all levels of management
•    Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•    Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to support multiple legal professionals, and effectively prioritize and manage work 
•    Strong research skills
•    Excellent knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe, document and matter management systems (such as iManage and OneDrive), DocuSign, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
•    This role will work in person at our El Segundo, California offices 

The base hourly rate for this position is between $35.00 and $43.00 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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