Employment Paralegal

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. POSITION OVERVIEW The Paralegal II will provide administrative, research, and other support to the Legal Department and corporation in the areas of employment law, benefits, human resources, immigration, corporate law and other designated areas. Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work. WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support attorneys with employment, labor, benefits, immigration, and corporate issues.
• Review and revise contracts, agreements, and proposals with the guidance and oversight of supervising attorneys.
• Develop a strong knowledge of corporate policies and assist with the management of the Policy Center.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on a variety of Federal and State laws and regulations, including HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, EEO, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and OSHA.
• Assist with unemployment claims management and other administrative processes.
• Assist with personnel file and subpoena responses.
• Draft correspondence and coordinate administrative and legal practice tasks and projects.
• Monitor developments and changes in the law.
• Making contributions to the Legal Department as a whole, including creating and improving internal processes and assisting with file management.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Individual efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Optimizing work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational adaptability - Adapts approach and processes to match the shifting demands of different situations. Shows an openness to new ideas and handles uncertainty well. Assumes new responsibilities when necessary.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of legal experience in private practice or as an in-house paralegal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of legal experience in private practice or as an in-house paralegal preferred, particularly with experience in any areas of employment law.
• Experience with SharePoint and C365 or other contract management systems.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law. Assistance Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Understand your right to work At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify - English & Spanish Right to Work - English Right to Work - Spanish Apply Job! Apply to this Job