Paralegal - Litigation

Do your Best Work in Mooresville This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration. Your Impact The Lowe’s Law Department is seeking an enthusiastic and organized paralegal to support our Employment Litigation practice group. The Employment Litigation practice group manages all employment litigation and administrative charges, as well as supporting Lowe’s key business-related initiatives. This role will provide paralegal support for attorneys on the team with administrative agency charges and litigation, subpoenas, compliance projects, preparation of internal and external reports, and maintenance of an electronic matter-management system. This individual has access to confidential information. The successful candidate must be highly organized and have the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload. In addition, the candidate should be detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform work through collaboration. What You Will Do Perform specialized paralegal tasks based on attached practice area including claim review and issue recognition, investigating and responding to Notices of Violation, intellectual property docket management, review of and analysis of redlines of vendor agreements to identify high-priority issues for escalation, managing compliance with single-plaintiff consent decrees and conciliation agreements, etc. Complete legal submissions to regulatory agencies and compliance-related tasks, prepare reports and other documents representing factual information, communicate with federal, state, and local officials regarding matters, and research relevant regulations, codes, case law to track development of regulatory landscape and apply such to Lowe’s business processes. Manage and coordinate fact finding and discovery by conducting legal research (e.g., prepare and submit legal hold requests, prepare due diligence summary reports after contacting business units, and federal, state, and local officials for information and discussion). Draft legal correspondence and documents that require legal expertise, tailor them based on transaction specific details, and utilize the matter management system to memorialize finalized documents and correspondence. Perform legal research as it relates to assigned matters utilizing legal training and experience to determine applicability of research to assigned issue and prepare research memoranda analyzing legal issues for attorney review. Prepare and identify legal materials needed for transactional closings, depositions, regulatory filings hearings, and presentations and resolve legal questions prior to attorney review. Obtain and review key due diligence information, prepare summary reports, run queries and pull relevant statutes, regulations and case law for attorney review. Intake and triage requests from business clients and outside counsel and respond to client requests for information in a timely and efficient manner. Complete filings and compliance actions by managing documents and deadlines and collaborating with peers across the company as well as outside counsel. Create exhibits, charts, and diagrams representing factual information. Utilize knowledge of business process and apply legal analytical skills to determine needed changes to company protocols to ensure continued compliance with changing regulations, laws, and consent decrees in assigned area. Apply legal training and experience to conduct fact investigations, interview relevant stakeholders, and provide investigation summaries, including factual findings and recommended future actions. Manage project initiation, including initial analysis and assessment, and preparation of initial drafts of relevant transaction documents. Perform legal and factual research to resolve various complaints, issues or problems, including issues related to land use (e.g., encroachments, environmental regulations, easements, land use restrictions, etc.), customer and employee accessibility, employee and customer claims, etc. Investigate and prepare responses to due-diligence inquiries from third parties regarding landlord/tenant questions, regulatory compliance inquiries, and contract compliance reviews. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable 4 years of experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm 3 years of experience in broad research projects 2 years of experience managing large volumes of work Experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm Preferred Skills/Education 3 years of experience drafting legal documents Experience working in a corporate law department Retail experience Experience with matter management systems Certified Paralegal About Lowe’s Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com . Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.