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Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.
Our Wizards from over 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.
SUMMARY
Our Employment / Litigation Paralegal position is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, proactive paralegal to join a global, rapidly growing cybersecurity company . In this role, you will report to Wiz’s Employment Counsel, North America and support the global labor & employment legal function.
LOCATION
We are focused on candidates in the East Coast time zone.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Work closely with the global employment legal team on employment projects while being an integral part of the global legal team
- Prepare and maintain relevant case related materials for litigation, agency charges, and disputes
- Create, maintain, and update electronic case files
- Assist in document collection and production
- Support with and help manage eDiscovery process
- Prepare, issue and manage Legal Hold Notices
- Prepare internal trackers and reports for employment matters and litigation
- Perform legal and factual research
- Maintain and update employment document templates (e.g., offer letter templates, employment contract templates, termination letter templates)
- Manage global employment team initiatives and projects
- Collaborate proactively with cross functional partners when managing global employment team initiatives and projects
- Collaborate with Legal Ops and external counsel to manage budgets and invoices for global employment matters
- Prepare drafts, proofread documents, and create PowerPoint, Googleslide and other presentation materials
- General legal project management and support of other legal matters
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- 3-5+ years’ experience as a litigation and/or employment paralegal (law firm and/or corporate position).
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local court and administrative agency rules.
- Familiarity with federal and state employment laws.
- Experience with employment litigation and administrative charges.
- Strong knowledge of ediscovery process / technical aptitude a plus.
- Knowledge of global employment laws and work in an international organization a plus.
- Proficient with Google Suite preferred.
- Experience with legal hold, litigation support, and matter management software
- Detail and process-oriented and able to identify opportunities for efficiencies
- Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills, combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location.
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Home Office Setup reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
Time Off
- Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
- Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave
Compensation
Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
This role is eligible to participate in Wiz’s equity plan and may also include incentive compensation.
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.
Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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