Labor Relations Legal Assistant

Location: Remote, EST or CST preferred Work Schedule: M-F 9 AM - 5 PM with a half hour lunch break Duration: 9 months Compensation: $25-28/hour Under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel for Labor and Employment, the Temporary Labor Relations Legal Assistant provides administrative and legal support to the Labor Relations and Employment team. This role focuses on labor relations administration, grievance management, litigation support, and coordination of union-related matters. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and union representatives to ensure timely, organized, and compliant handling of labor relations matters. Job Activities include but are not limited to: 1. Labor Relations Administration:Coordinate meetings, bargaining sessions, grievance meetings, and labor-management meetingsDraft routine labor relations/employment correspondence and documents, including grievance responses, information request responses, meeting agendas, and follow-up communications.Maintain grievance, arbitration, bargaining, and labor relations filesTrack grievance deadlines, arbitration timelines, bargaining obligations, and other labor relations deliverablesAssist with preparation of bargaining materials, proposals, meeting binders, and presentation materialsTake detailed notes during bargaining sessions, grievance meeting, and other labor-management meetings 2. Litigation and Legal Support:Assist Deputy General Counsel for Labor and Employment with labor and employment litigation matters.Coordinate legal holds and assist with preservation of records.Organize and review documents for discovery, subpoenas, and litigation requests.Assist with document collection, production, and privilege review using litigation support platforms.Prepare exhibits, chronologies, and case files for arbitrations, mediations, and other legal proceedingsCoordinate with outside counsel regarding document requests and litigation support needs. 3. Case and Project ManagementTrack labor relations matters, investigations, grievances, arbitrations, EEOC charges, and litigation using internal tracking systems.Maintain organized electronic filesTrack invoices from outside counsel and vendors and coordinate processing for paymentAssist with reporting and status updates for active labor relations matters 4. Union and Internal SupportCoordinate responses to union information requestsAssist with implementation and administration of collective bargaining agreementsSupport labor relations training logistics and communicationsCoordinate internal meetings with the People Department, managers, attorneys, and union representativesConduct research on prior grievance settlements, arbitration decisions, bargaining history, and historical practices 5. Miscellaneous Duties as assigned:Labor or departmental projects as assigned.Other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExperience supporting attorneys, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or Employment Law functionsExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projectsAbility to handle and safeguard confidential and sensitive employment informationStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to troubleshoot and problem solveProficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Everlaw, TitanFile, DocuSign, and Adobe toolsCommitment to and/or familiarity with Sierra Club’s mission and equity valuesExperience with Workday or related HRIS systemsFamiliarity with union environments and collective bargaining agreement implementationPrior experience providing administrative and executive supportExperience conducting research on legal matters and drafting legal memoranda At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we are committed to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale. Benefit offerings and eligibility are based on employment status and applicable plan terms. If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment. We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations. Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship. #PTPJobs