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Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

The Labor & Employment Paralegal role will be an integral part of the new GE Vernova Americas Labor & Employment (L&E) team. The L&E Paralegal will provide support to L&E counsel (internal and external) with respect to subpoenas and government inquiries, compliance matters, litigation and administrative charges, alternative dispute resolution matters, and other critical projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with data compilation/analysis, generation and review of reports, and other tasks as needed for support of Compliance and Ombuds matters.
• Monitor requirements of evolving state and federal legislation and oversee/track compliance.
• Review and process subpoenas and government inquiries, including compilation of personnel data/records and communication with requesting parties as needed.
• Serve as Coordinator/Administrator for the Company’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program, including management of employee process questions and submission of concerns, coordination of internal meetings for presentation and review of claims, and administrative support for mediations and arbitrations.
• Provide support on litigation and administrative charge matters, including assistance with case filings, compilation, review and production of data/documents, coordination with witnesses, preparation of exhibits, issuance of preservation notices, maintenance of case tracker, payment of vendor invoices, processing of settlement payments, and other tasks as needed.
• Partner with members of the L&E team to develop and implement process improvements and templates.
• Assist with other tasks and matters as may be assigned by the L&E team and other Company attorneys.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 5 years paralegal work experience

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and effective attention to detail
• Proven ability to successfully interact with, facilitate and collaborate with others and build excellent working relationships (cross-functionally, globally and externally)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in an evolving, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high quality of work
• Demonstrated ability to perform inclusively in a diverse environment and to promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
• Experience successfully managing programs/projects
• Familiarity with Westlaw and other on-line litigation resources, as well as Internet-based fact and media research
• Familiarity with electronic legal billing and matter management systems
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

If Contracted In The US

The salary range for this positions is 75k-100k. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-term disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CariLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance .

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position