We are seeking a Legal Specialist to partner with attorneys and other team members to perform a variety of paralegal functions and tasks to support departmental and business needs. The Legal Specialist will work under the supervision and direction of more senior team members, support existing processes and procedures, and assist with company projects, standard investigations, and other initiatives, as necessary. 

A Day in the Life:

• Play a lead role in responding to administrative complaints, charges, and requests (including, but not limited to, wage and hour complaints, charges of discrimination, and routine audits) with federal, state, and local administrative agencies.
• Assist with internal investigations into allegations made by current and former associates and make recommendations for further handling and necessary next steps.
• Supporting internal and external counsel with all matters related to employment arbitrations and single-plaintiff and complex employment litigation, including but not limited to: monitoring and maintaining the employment practice group litigation/arbitration docket and corresponding calendar; leading the litigation hold process and related functions, assisting with the drafting and preparation of legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses, and other filings; assisting with all matters related to discovery, electronic discovery (including, when necessary, working with outside vendors), witness interviews, document gathering, review, and production, deposition and witness prep, and trial and arbitration prep.
• With attorney oversight, assist with drafting, reviewing, and revising certain documents and agreements requested by internal business partners.
• Assist with company projects and initiatives, including any necessary research, that involve potential employment and legal compliance issues.
• Respond to subpoenas seeking employment records and personnel file requests

You’ll Come With:

• 5-7 years of experience in a large firm or within an in-house counsel team (employment law experience preferred)
• Strong verbal presentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical writing skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional organization skills, ability to multitask and prioritize work activity based on need, initiative, and follow-through skills
• Proactive mindset with strong deadline orientation
• Ability to learn difficult concepts quickly
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, document management systems, e-billing, litigation, and discovery databases (i.e., Relativity, CaseMap, and Summation), and trial databases (i.e., Trial Director and similar), as appropriate, and other systems unique to role
• Ability to work in a team and independently as needed
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.  A four year college degree is preferred.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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