Senior Paralegal, Employment

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Paralegal supporting the Global Employment Legal team, you will be trusted to advance and protect Alcon’s legal interests by providing critical paralegal support to the Global Employment attorney in Fort Worth, TX. In a typical day in this role, you will:

• Provide support for employment litigation matters, such as requests for information, law firm correspondence, discovery requests, email searches, deposition outlines, settlement payments, invoice review

• Support administrative claims (e.g., EEOC and DOL)

• Respond to third party subpoenas and withholding orders

• Administer legal holds

• Manage Legal Notice mailbox

• Serve as liaison with HR and Service Center

• Manage monthly law firm accruals and budget matters

• Ensure compliance with document retention requirements

• Provide administrative support (monthly status updates, attorney calendar, expense reports)

• Special projects as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Paralegal Certification

• Knowledge of or background with employment law and/or human resources

• Experience at a law firm or in a corporate legal department

• Prior litigation experience

• Strong communication and attention to detail

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment, as well as within a welcoming and empowered team.

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

Work hours: Monday-Friday, Fulltime

Travel Requirements: None

Relocation Assistance: No

Sponsorship Available: No

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