Labor and Employment Paralegal
atKraken Digital Asset Exchange
Mar 17
As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto.
Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption.
But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions.
Kraken is backed by investors including, Money Partners Group, Hummingbird Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group, among others.
"We are empowering people to live simply, efficiently and more connected to others. We put our clients’ best interests first and foremost. They are at the heart of our company and drive everything we do. We believe in having a laser focus when pursuing our strategic goals and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution. We believe in complete transparency, deep collaboration and we never forget that people come first. Having this mindset allows us to grow and advance at a rate which others cannot."​ Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken
Did you know that Kraken is now over 2,500+ fully-remote people from around the world? And we're hiring hundreds more in 2022 #werehiring #cryptocareers
About KrakenAs one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.To ensure Kraken is the right fit for you, please ensure you read Kraken Culture Explainedto find out more about us!About the RoleThis role is fully remote. Our Employment and Labor Paralegal will report to Senior Counsel, Employment and Labor, and will play an integral role in building, supporting and implementing strategic and operational initiatives as a member of the best legal team in crypto. Beyond helping Kraken’s employment attorneys, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including litigation, commercial and corporate to improve the Krakenite experience and protect the company’s brand.
Responsibilities
- Assist Senior employment counsel with preparing for internal and external investigations, depositions, hearings, and settlement conferences; completing legal and administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases, matters, or projects
- Draft employment and consulting agreements and correspondence to potential external counsel, attorneys, administrative agencies, courts and third parties
- Draft and file pleadings, such as initial drafts of discovery to propound and discovery responses
- Conduct manual and electronic evidentiary and document reviewsÂ
- Perform legal research for US and non-US labor laws, rules, and case law
- Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments and Labor and Employment practice objectives
- Prepare meeting materials, i.e. PowerPoint Presentations and schedule conference calls and web-based meetings
Requirements
- 5+ years experience as a global Labor and Employment paralegal, or within a cross-functional legal team with strong employment focus
- Experience with employee investigations, agency charges (EEOC, Civil Rights)
- Knowledge of key US employment laws such as EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, with knowledge of US state laws, non-US laws desirable, and data privacy desirableÂ
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
- Good organization and attention to detail
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to complete tasks on time
- Capability for organizing and prioritizing multiple competing assignments to meet deadlines and corporate needs
- Versatility, flexibility and enthusiasm to work within an organization with constantly changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Strong IT skills (we are a remote first company)
- Experience with non-US or global projects desirable
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