Paralegal

Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA); Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 69 341 - 97 182; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401k plan with employer contribution

Generous health care benefits

15 days paid vacation

Education Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) is seeking a Paralegal based in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will provide critical legal and contractual support, offering assistance in the analysis and resolution of disputes under the Pilot Working Agreement (PWA).

Applicants should possess a high school diploma, with a Bachelor’s degree and paralegal experience preferred. The role involves coordinating with representatives and managing FAA enforcement cases. Attractive benefits include generous health coverage, 401k plans, and educational assistance.

The projected annual salary ranges from $69,341 to $97,182 and partial remote work options are available after six months.

Qualificações

• Two (2) years of paralegal experience required; five (5) or more years strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and proactively identify issues.

Responsabilidades

• Provide contractual and legal research support.
• Assist in analysis and resolution of contractual disputes.
• Prepare cases and post-hearing briefs.

Conhecimentos

Ability to take fast accurate notes and/or shorthand

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Understanding of collective bargaining agreements

Knowledge of pilot scheduling and benefits issues

Formação académica

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Paralegal

Location: US-GA-Atlanta

Job ID: 2026-0040

# Positions: 1

Experience (Years): 2

Category: Contract Administration & Enforcement/Representation - Paralegal

Paralegal responsibilities and duties include providing contractual and legal research support, assisting in analysis and resolution of contractual disputes, working closely with MEC officers, representatives, and committee volunteers, gathering information and evidence for potential contract issues, supporting resolution strategies, interacting with pilot members to assess dispute existence under the Pilot Working Agreement (PWA), informally resolving disputes, handling contractual appeals, processing cases to the System Board of Adjustment, preparing cases and post-hearing briefs, supporting and assisting in the preparation and processing of FAA enforcement cases at all stages, including appeals.

Individual responsibility and administrative ability are required to ensure tasks are completed as assigned and deadlines are met. Excellent note‑taking skills in a high‑volume environment and ability to travel frequently (20–40%) and for prolonged periods are required.

Travel: 20‑40%; sporadically may exceed 50%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ALPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The organization prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, caste, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in relevant area or equivalent combination of education and practical experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of paralegal experience required; five (5) or more years strongly preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred.
• Ability to take fast accurate notes and/or shorthand in a high‑volume setting required.
• Understanding of collective bargaining agreements, corporate practices, and applicable regulations preferred; strong interest in pilot contracts and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred.
• Knowledge of pilot scheduling, work rules, and benefits issues (vacation, sick leave, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) for effective interaction with internal staff, external contacts, and pilots.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and proactively identify and respond to issues and problems.
• Software: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; SharePoint preferred.

Physical Demands:

Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Maintains a stationary position, moves around the office and local metropolitan area, determines and exchanges accurate information.

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move around the office and travel locally and nationally. Includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and pushing/pulling or moving objects.

Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to 10 lbs; while traveling, may handle luggage up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• 401k plan with non‑elective employer contribution of 12% plus 2% into a Market‑Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) after 180 days; no employee contribution required. Employee contributions are optional and can be pre‑tax, Roth, or after‑tax. Plan permits in‑plan Roth conversions and has a 4‑year vesting schedule. The MBCBP has a 3‑year cliff vesting period.
• Generous health care benefits on day one: Aetna PPO, Aetna HHD Plan, and Kaiser HMO (where available), covering medical, dental, and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children. No premiums for Aetna HHD or Kaiser HMO if enrolled.
• 15 days paid vacation, 13 holidays, and 2 volunteer days per year.
• Generous sick and bereavement leave.
• Competitive parental leave.
• Company‑paid long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Retiree health plan and retiree health account (occupational health) for paid medical expenses in retirement.
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing 100% of eligible expenses.
• Optional benefits include legal plan, supplemental life insurance, college 529 plan, pet insurance, long‑term care insurance, and qualified transportation fringe benefits (where available).
• Partial remote work opportunities available after six months of service.

Projected annual salary range: $69,341.00 – $97,182.00.

Relocation not provided.

Sponsorship not available for this position.