Paralegal(Labor & Employment law)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Paralegal(Labor & Employment law)

Location: Flint, MI, 48503

Duration: Contract 6+ months with possible extension

Job Mode: On-Site

Pay rate: $30.00/hour on w2 without benefits

 

Role Summary:

• The Paralegal/Labor Relations Assistant reports directly to the Manager, Labor Relations in the Human Resources Department.
• The Paralegal provides legal, administrative, and research support to the Manager,
• Labor Relations. Day-to-day responsibilities may include assistance with collective bargaining, grievance administration, arbitration preparation, labor-related investigations, and compliance activities.
• The role also interfaces with the Office of General Counsel as assigned by the Labor Manager.

 

Responsibilities:

Labor Relations/ Legal Support:

• Support the Labor Relations Specialist in the administration of labor and employment matters, including grievances, arbitrations, investigations, and contract administration.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents—both electronic and physical.
• Perform labor-related and legal research; analyze issues; and prepare draft documents under the direction of the Labor Relations Specialist.
• Assist with intake, tracking, and documentation of complaints, claims, grievances, and labor matters, including monitoring response timelines and organizing supporting materials.
• Prepare documents and materials to support College representatives in arbitration, mediation, and other legal, quasi-legal, or administrative proceedings related to labor relations.
• Assist in preparing materials, evidence, and summaries for use by the General Counsel in legal proceedings or advisory matters related to labor relations.

Records, Knowledge & Information Management:

• Serve as a knowledge manager for labor and legal data, correspondence, matter files, reports, and documentation.
• Create, maintain, and manage confidential records using College-approved software platforms.
• Maintain accurate filing, tracking, and retention of records in accordance with College policies and legal requirements.
  Meeting & Process Support
• Prepare agendas and materials for labor-related meetings; attend meetings and take detailed notes.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings
• Track action items and follow-ups to ensure procedural consistency and timely completion.
• Note-taking during meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Paralegal/Legal Assistant certificate from an ABA-accredited program, or an Associate Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies, or Five (5) years of experience.
• Three (3) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law office or in-house legal counsel setting, preferably involving labor or employment law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strong ability to draft high-quality legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, memoranda, affidavits, and correspondence
• Ability to analyze, abstract, and summarize complex contracts, CBAs, and legal documents.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic and paper-based filing and record-tracking systems.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.