International Paper · 16 hours ago
Paralegal
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $101K/yr
5+ years expInternational Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Labor & Employment Paralegal to provide essential support to attorneys and Human Resources clients. The role involves managing workflows, facilitating communication, conducting legal research, and preparing training materials related to employment matters.
ManufacturingMarketingPaper ManufacturingProduct DesignSales
Responsibilities
Review Background Check results and advise on recission of employment offers
Responding to questions from Human Resources on drug and alcohol testing
Review claims and claim status (including medical records) for employees requesting FMLA/State Medical leave; second opinions/; extenuating circumstances for leave, Short Term Disability/Sickness & Accident; Review requests for termination (includes data gathering/ data analysis and ultimate recommendation for attorney final review)
Respond to routine questions on attendance policy violations
Review Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and recommend changes prior to attorney review
Review/revise termination letters
Review/summarize new state laws, draft updates for Human Resources
Prepare and present training on subjects including background checks, I-9 process, FMLA; PIPs, maintaining personnel records, etc
Review requests for personnel files – request data and provide to litigation paralegal or outside counsel for L&E or Workers’ Compensation outside counsel
Respond to immigration-related questions including visas, employee promotions/relocations, visa renewals, and USCIS audit preparation
Manage HR preparation process for SMETA, SEDEX, FSC, assist HR, as needed, throughout audits
Review severance documents for attorney approval
Assist HR with RIF document collection and preparation
Conduct preliminary research on policies, processes, laws, and other HR inquiries; summarize findings for attorney review
Prepare training courses in LMS and maintain content on Legal/HR SharePoint site for Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field required
Minimum 5-7 years' experience in labor & employment area with outside firm or corporate legal department experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Customer Focused
Technical skills (Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Self-motivated/action oriented
Must be able to work independently
Understanding of employment law, including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws
Proficiency in reviewing and/or drafting legal documents (i.e., termination letters, separation agreements, etc.)
Ability to conduct limited legal research and summarize findings clearly and concisely under supervision of L&E attorney
Skilled in preparing and delivering training content for HR teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and organization
Skilled at multitasking in fast-paced settings
Effective collaborator with HR, Legal and other internal department teams
Preferred
Experience with LMS platforms, preferred
Familiarity with HRIS systems and document tracking tools
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k)
Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
Company
International Paper
International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Papers, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
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