The United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) is seeking applicants for a Paralegal position at the Union’s national headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. UE is a national union representing private and public sector workers across many industries throughout the United States. UE has a proud 80-year history of militant, rank-and-file trade unionism. UE is generally considered to be the most democratic and politically progressive union in the United States.
The legal department provides advice and legal support to the UE’s national officers, field staff, and locals. The majority of the legal department’s work is traditional labor law matters before the National Labor Relations Board and state labor relations boards across the country. However, the legal department regularly advises on a range of employment law matters. The UE legal department has a long history of bringing novel cases and creating new law.
The Paralegal:
- Provides support to the Union’s General Counsel and Staff Attorney
- Performs legal research
- Assists with drafting legal documents
- Maintains legal filing system
- Assists in hearings before arbitrators and administrative law judges
- Performs administrative tasks and other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will be a certified paralegal with a history of activism and a sound understanding of labor law and democratic trade unionism. The salary for this position is $64,097.30 per year starting December 1. Benefits include excellent health care and retirement benefits. Hybrid work arrangements are possible depending on the candidate.
To Apply:
Individuals interested in applying for the Paralegal position should email a résumé, cover letter, writing sample and three references to:
jobs@ueunion.org
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE)
4 Smithfield Street, 9th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone 412.471.8919
Facsimile 412.471.8999
UE is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Union very strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people from working class backgrounds to apply.