Paralegal

Paralegal

Location

US-MN-Minneapolis

Job ID

2025-0038

# Positions

Experience (Years)

Category

Contract Administration & Enforcement / Representation - Paralegal

External Description

Paralegal

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) , the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Paralegal for our office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Under general supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, the Paralegal provides contractual and legal research support and assists in the analysis of contractual disputes. They work closely with MEC officers, representatives, and committee volunteers to assist in gathering information and evidence in order to review and analyze potential contract issues and support and assist in the development of strategies and tactics for resolution. They interact with pilot members to assess whether potential disputes exist under the collective bargaining agreement and, if so, work with management representatives to informally resolve the dispute while also handling contractual appeals of disputes that are not resolved earlier in the resolution process including the subsequent processing of cases to the System Board of Adjustment, the preparation of the cases at the Board, and the preparation of post-hearing briefs. They also provide support and assistance in the preparation and processing of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforcement cases at all stages, up to and including appeals and filing appeal briefs. Individual responsibility and administrative ability are both required to ensure that tasks are carried out as assigned and important deadlines are met.

Travel : 10 - 40 %.

ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, neurodiversity, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

ALPA is a member-driven, staff supported, union with two internal professional unions.

Minimum Requirements :

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., English, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, or related field, from an accredited college or university preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

• Two (2) years of paralegal experience required; five (5) years strongly preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred.
• Labor law experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots.
• Understanding of pilot contracts, corporate practices, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) / Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) preferred.
• Knowledge of pilot scheduling and work rules preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and to be proactive in identifying and responding to issues and problems.
• Software : Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; SharePoint preferred.

Physical Demands :

Note : The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.

Constantly operates a computer / smartphone / tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally and nationally). Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and / or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and / or move cases.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and / or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and / or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)

ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including :

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $ 67,981.00 - $ 95,276.00

Relocation not provided.

Sponsorship not available for this position.