Labor and Employment Paralegal

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Paralegal specializing in Labor & Employment law to join their Legal team. This role supports the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, managing complex litigation files, labor relations documentation, agency matters, and ensuring smooth operation of legal processes across U.S. and Canadian operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for employment litigation, arbitrations, and administrative agency proceedings.
• Manage document collection, organization, review, and production; handle subpoena responses and discovery tracking.
• Respond to agency charges, audits, and information requests from the EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and state agencies.
• Support union labor matters including grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining support, and NLRB filings.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on document requests, deadlines, and discovery support.
• Prepare, draft, and organize employment-related documents and filings under attorney supervision.
• Use Excel and SharePoint to maintain trackers, logs, dashboards, and document repositories.
• Support the development and maintenance of employment policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Track legal deadlines, calendars, and matter status reports to ensure timely execution.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in labor and employment law, including litigation support.
• Demonstrated experience in a unionized environment handling grievances, arbitrations, and labor relations matters.
• Experience in a Big Law firm supporting labor and employment practices.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and SharePoint.
• Experience supporting in-house legal teams in complex, multi-unit or enterprise-level organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential information in a remote work setting.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 – $128,000 annually.
• Remote position (U.S.-based).
• Up to 20% travel within the U.S. and Canada, including overnight stays.

Location

• Remote within the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Legal, HR, and People leaders in a fast-paced environment supporting a large-scale operation across North America.