Senior Paralegal, Labor and Employment

Trane Italia•Davidson, NC

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, with a strong commitment to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The Senior Paralegal, Labor and Employment will support the Labor & Employment team by maintaining litigation reports and files, drafting correspondence, and optimizing workflows. This role involves assisting with employment litigation matters, including issuing litigation hold notices, compiling discovery, and corresponding with external counsel. The paralegal will also assist with pre-dispute and administrative charges, participate in Company investigations, and draft responses to correspondence from attorneys, federal and state agencies, and other regulatory authorities. Key responsibilities include being the primary point of contact for employee information requests and subpoenas, researching specific legal issues, assisting in the benefit plan claims procedure process, and performing administrative duties such as maintaining files and scheduling team meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies
5-10+ years of paralegal or comparable experience
Strong professionalism and skill in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple priorities while consistently meeting aggressive and time-sensitive deadlines
Must be a proactive and forward-thinking and demonstrate initiative
Must be able to work in a team-oriented and fun but fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate
Previous experience with e-billing and matter management systems
Previous experience overseeing a litigation docket and knowledge of ERISA
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Responsibilities

Support the Labor & Employment team by maintaining litigation reports and files, drafting correspondence, and optimizing workflows
Assist with employment litigation matters by issuing litigation hold notices, compiling and organizing discovery, and corresponding with external counsel
Assist with pre-dispute and administrative charges by participating in Company investigations, and drafting responses to correspondence from attorneys, federal and state agencies, and other regulatory authorities
Primary point of contact for employee information requests and subpoenas
Researching specific legal issues and topics
Assist in the benefit plan claims procedure process, including reviewing and revising claim letters
Responsible for certain administrative duties, e.g., maintaining files, scheduling team meetings