The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., established in 1946, is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair care products. They are the leaders in prestige beauty with a growing portfolio of coveted brands. They endeavor to nurture a culture of diversity of thought and encourages innovation, creativity, and integrity in everything they do. Their Company's products are sold in more than 150 countries and territories, touching over half a billion consumers a year under the famous brand names such as AERIN, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, By Kilian, Darphin, DKNY, Dr. Jart+, Ermenegildo Zegna, Estée Lauder, GLAMGLOW, Kiton, La Mer, Le Labo, MAC, Michael Kors, Origins, RODIN olio lusso, Tom Ford, Too Faced, and others. Furthermore, they offer their employees, healthcare benefits, insurance and protection, financial benefits program, wellness programs, education programs, family support, and flexibility. They are headquartered in New York, NY.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in-house and outside counsel with litigation issues, including those related to the Company's employment litigation.

• Retrieve documents and information from different Company departments in response to discovery requests, including conducting searches of electronic databases and interviewing and interfacing with Company employees.

• Assist attorneys with subpoena and discovery responses, including conducting interviews with Company employees, gathering documents and information, and preparing documents for attorney review and production.

• Assist with preparation, dissemination, and maintenance of document preservation hold memoranda in connection with ongoing or threatened litigation.

• Manage the employment litigation matter management system and maintain and update the litigation report.  Respond to internal reports requesting information on litigation status. 

• Assist attorneys in obtaining necessary information to set up matters in e-billing portal (Legal Tracker).

• Monitor employment legislation and advise legal team as to updates and coordinate the implementation or updating of policies as needed.

• Prepare and update training materials for management and HR on employment law issues, trends and developments.  

• Conduct legal research on various topics as requested by the legal team.

• Analyze litigation data and prepare internal presentation materials on company employment litigation and trends.   

• Keep track of noncompete enforcement.

• Provide support on background check process as part of employee onboarding.

• Assist attorneys in updating various templates and forms for HR and management use, including maintaining repository of same.

• Perform other paralegal duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 5-7 years of solid experience as a litigation paralegal with a major law firm or a major corporation.

• Paralegal certificate preferred

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

• Experience with eDiscovery issues and working with eDiscovery vendors.

• High level of computer literacy.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and other legal research tools.

• Ability to multi-task and work independently, efficiently, and effectively to ensure deadlines are met.

• Strong people skills, maturity, discretion, and ability to collaborate and work well as team with others.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.