Paralegal II at UNITE HERE HEALTH – Oak Brook, Illinois

The Paralegal II will work with Counsel and the Paralegal Leadership to implement procedures necessary to fulfill the Fund’s Minimum Standards compliance and carry out changes to the Funds’ Minimum Standards, which have been adopted by the Funds’ Trustees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes collective bargaining agreements for compliance as established by organization
• Communicates information regarding complex issues with both internal staff and external customers
• Identifies, understands, and assists in resolving contract issues affecting employee’s health coverage
• Coordinates with Fund departments to ensure contracts can be administered effectively
• Knowledgeable about all assigned plan units and their nuances
• Prepares/analyzes reports from database and from other sources as requested by Counsel
• Researches and writes for attorneys
• Drafts memoranda, letters, addenda, and extracts
• Research new legislation
• Performs special projects and maintains historical documents and practices
• Demonstrates the Fund’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) principles in their conduct at work and contributes to a safe inclusive culture with equitable opportunities for success and career growth

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 ~ 4 years of related experience, minimum
• Associate's degree required
• Certification in Paralegal Studies, preferred
• Expert level with contract review, interpretation and drafting
• Experience with labor relations contract review, preferred
• Proficient ability to work on and resolve contract disputes, strongly preferred
• Working knowledge and experience in employee benefits, preferred

Salary range for this position: Salary $58,300 - $72,900. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to: relevant experience, qualifications, expertise, certifications, licenses, education or equivalent work experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Work Schedule (may vary to meet business needs): Monday~Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) as a hybrid / work-from-home arrangement.

We reward great work with great benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k), Pension, Short- & Long-term Disability, Life, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care), Commuter Transit, Tuition Assistance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).