Hybrid Paralegal

at CVS Health

• Job title: Paralegal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $33 - $71 per hour
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Woonsocket, United States

About the role

• Paralegal supporting employment-related litigation for CVS Health's Labor & Employment Law Team. Requires strong analytical skills and experience in litigation and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in managing a diverse docket of litigation matters, including class actions, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.
• Actively participate in conference calls and discussions with outside and in-house legal counsel on case strategy, in preparation for mediation, arbitration or trial, and other matters as directed by counsel.
• Facilitate discovery processes by issuing legal holds, coordinating documents and data collection, and ensuring timely compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to gather facts, documents, and other case-related materials to support legal strategy.
• Contribute to case strategy development and assist in coordinating litigation and settlement efforts.
• Monitor outside counsel adherence to company guidelines and track key deadlines, deliverables, and action items.
• Independently manage wage claims filed with state agencies, including conducting factual research, evaluating allegations, and driving resolution.
• Respond to requests for formal and informal employee records, including subpoenas, in accordance with applicable state laws and company policies.
• Generate reports from a matter management system and support trend analysis and presentation development for leadership.
• Conduct legal research in collaboration with the HR Policy team to ensure policies are compliant with changes in state employment laws
• Draft, review, and edit legal documents such as agreements, correspondence, and memoranda.
• Lead or contribute to special legal projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• 3+ years of investigative and research experience
• Paralegal certificate required
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Tech-savvy mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Proficiency with legal research tools and document management systems (e.g., PACER, Westlaw, Legal Tracker)

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options
• 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.