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National Football League (NFL) · 7 hours ago

Sr. Labor Litigation Paralegal

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$45/hr - $53/hr

5+ years exp

The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a Sr. Labor Litigation Paralegal to manage case files for grievances and other department-related litigation. The selected candidate will coordinate discovery submissions, assist with legal research, and support various department initiatives, including reviewing non-player contracts and updating records of arbitration precedent.

American FootballMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Responsibilities

Supports all aspects of labor-related grievance arbitration and litigation, including injury and non-injury grievances, system arbitrator proceedings and club/employee grievances

Builds highly organized and detailed case files, which may include medical records and discipline letters, and prepares and files pleadings, discovery-related submissions, exhibits and hearing binders

Tracks litigation deadlines and maintains litigation calendar and lists of cases to be scheduled in the Fall and Spring grievance calendars

Assists labor counsel with litigation research tools

Conducts review of workers’ compensation claims, coordinates related grievance filings, and provides necessary background and support to internal and external workers’ compensation stakeholders

Reviews non-player contracts and tracks compliance with League rules

Helps administer part-time law clerk program, which includes assisting with hiring and reviewing work product

Drafts and edits legal correspondence, including grievance letters, settlements and on-field discipline appeal decisions

Coordinates subpoena responses and litigation holds

Processes billing for outside counsel, court reporters, arbitrators, and consultants

Qualification

Labor litigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyLegal research skillsProofreading skillsAttention to detailProject management skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Degree from a 4-year college or university

5 years of experience as a labor or litigation paralegal

Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Word

Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; familiar with case management software

familiar with AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot)

Attention to detail and accuracy; efficient and effective written and oral communication skills

Exceptional writing, grammar and proofreading skills

Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to effectively juggle competing demands from labor relations counsel and oversee multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; sound judgment and trustworthy

Self-motivated and ability to work independently

Sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and dedicated

Flexibility of daily schedule

The position may require work beyond standard business hours

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Company

National Football League (NFL)

The National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event.

Founded in 1920

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees