Nexus Staff Inc. · 2 months ago
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNexus Staff Inc. is a staffing company seeking Paralegals and Legal Assistants to support employee discipline and grievance hearings across multiple NYC Transit locations. The role involves conducting investigations, assisting attorneys, and managing hearings related to labor matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Preside over discipline and/or expedited grievance hearings at various NYC Transit work locations and issue written decisions
Conduct investigations related to the grievance process, including gathering facts and documentation
Assist attorneys in case preparation by collecting necessary documents, conducting witness outreach and interviews, and preparing case memoranda
Conduct research to support arbitration proceedings and case development
Assist with the scheduling of grievance cases
May present expedited arbitration cases before an impartial arbitrator
Update case files, maintain case status information, and ensure proper document version control
Produce status and progress reports as required
Participate in the negotiated grievance process as a hearing officer; issue written decisions, particularly related to time and leave violations
Support Transit's arbitration position by documenting findings and recommendations in accordance with CBA guidelines and established Transit standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Industrial/Labor Relations, English Literature, or a closely related field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in labor relations, grievance or arbitration processes, or legal assistance or paralegal work involving hearings or investigations
Paralegal Certification is required
Preferred
Strong analytical and investigative skills
Excellent written communication skills for decision writing and report preparation
Ability to preside over hearings and interact with union representatives, employees, and management
Strong organizational skills, including document management and version control
Proficiency in legal research and case preparation
Ability to work independently with sound judgment
Benefits
Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
Company
Nexus Staff Inc.
Nexus Staff, a leading client centric staffing firm, provides customized searches resulting in a carefully selected portfolio of professionals for you to choose from.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Finn V.
CEO | ENTREPRENEUR | STRATEGIC PARTNER
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