Paralegal / Executive Legal Secretary Job at UFCW Local 7, Denver, CO

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  • UFCW Local 7
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

As an Executive Secretary to the General Counsel , you will be responsible for managing complex schedules, handling legal documentation, and facilitating seamless day-to-day operations for the General Counsel and legal department. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and has the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This position is non-exempt and in person. A passion for worker’s rights and the labor movement is a significant plus.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Prepare and handle a variety of written correspondence, including legal and non-legal communications. Maintain filing and record systems. Support special projects including political initiatives and press communications.

· Provide professional support to General Counsel and legal team.

· Schedule and coordinate arbitrations, meetings, and conferences.

· Support trial and arbitration litigation by organizing exhibits, formatting and editing briefs, filing documents with the Court or National Labor Relations Board, and occasionally assisting in trial and hearing preparation.

· Maintain and organize confidential legal files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

· Handle administrative tasks such as expense reporting, scheduling, and document management.

· Perform other duties as required to support the mission of the Union.

 

Why work for UFCW Local 7?

UFCW Local 7 represents approx. 23,000 workers in Colorado and Wyoming. Every day, our staff come to work to fight hard to improve the lives of workers and their families. Local 7 represents its members in negotiations with employers on contracts covering wages, benefits, and working conditions. Together, our staff works tirelessly to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of our members. Working for Local 7 isn’t like working for a law firm or a Fortune 500 company – this is a passion! Every day, our staff can say that they did something to make our community better.

 

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of related work experience and/or a combination of education and experience that would provide for the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of office operations

• Skill and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook

• Ability to complete multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred (with the ability to translate - speaking, reading and writing)

• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required 

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area,

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