Paralegal – Civil Litigation

Job Description

Role Summary The Paralegal – Civil Litigation serves as a strategic partner to the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise in civil litigation and the capacity to manage complex operations autonomously. The position requires the procedural rigor of a firm applied within a mission-driven context. Responsibilities include modernizing workflows and managing strict statutory deadlines without the need for training on legal fundamentals. Organization Overview Member-driven union unites aviation professionals to achieve fair compensation, job security, and improved quality of life. Beyond collective bargaining, the mission focuses on promoting economic and social justice through education and action. Unlike traditional corporate law environments, the legal department operates with a strategic commitment to advocacy, safety, and the protection of worker rights.

Key Accountabilities
• End-to-end management of grievances, arbitrations, and civil litigation. Strict monitoring of statutory deadlines is required to prevent default.
• Independent management of evidence collection. Includes subpoena review and coordination of discovery production effectively and efficiently.
• Management of calendars and tracking of multiple parallel case paths to ensure total operational control.
• Acting as primary contact for elected leadership and members; facilitating effective communication with a remote workforce.
• Maintenance of legal databases and files to ensure instant record retrieval.

Qualifications
• 10+ years of paralegal experience with a concetration in Civil Litigation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of civil procedure, privilege laws, and evidence handling. Immediate operational independence is mandatory.
• A demonstrated professional interest in labor law, public interest work, or union advocacy.
Office Requirements
• Private office provided. In person only.
• Located near Union Station (Metro accessible). Access to subsidized nearby parking and professional transportation accounts for overflow parking is provided.

Equal Opportunity Statement The organization is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

salary: $38 – $41 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
education: Masters

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Litigation Management: Manage the entire lifecycle of grievances, arbitrations, and civil litigation matters. Ensure strict adherence to statutory deadlines (specifically regarding 30-day grievance filing windows) to prevent default.
• Discovery & Evidence: Oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of evidence. Perform first pass reviews of subpoenas and coordinate the production of discovery materials.
• Arbitration Support: Manage the “appeal to arbitration” process, including the collection of briefs and tracking of arbitrator decisions.
• Operational Leadership: Act as the organizational anchor for the Associate General Counsel. Manage complex calendars and track multiple parallel case paths (“10 paths”) to ensure total operational control.
• Process Modernization: Evaluate current administrative methods and implement automated solutions or improved systems to enhance efficiency and replace manual processes.
• Research & Drafting: Conduct substantive legal research and draft clear, professional correspondence and legal documents.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for elected political leaders and union members. Facilitate effective communication with a remote workforce, demonstrating patience and professional adaptability.
• Information Management: Maintain legal databases and physical files, ensuring robust organization and swift retrieval of sensitive records.

Skills
• Civil Litigation Management
• Chain of Custody
• Discovery Management
• Evidence Organization
• Subpoena Processing
• Grievance and Arbitration
• Legal Drafting
• Statutory Reporting
• Legal Database Administration
• Calendar Management
• SOP
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Cross-Functional Communication
Qualifications
• Years of experience: 10 years
• Experience level: Experienced
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.