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Employment Paralegal

Date: Aug 16, 2024

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21230

Company: Under Armour

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on theInternal Career Site Here. (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=ua&_s.crb=aNMP8gWoYkBDFn%252bz2BldysgcgQHZpVs6tHzE9smSuXE%253d)

Purpose of Role

As a Paralegal on our Employment Legal Team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our employment attorneys by managing complex legal matters. You will be at the forefront of ensuring our company complies with employment laws, while providing strategic advice to HR and other departments. This position requires a strong analytical mind, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include conducting in-depth legal research and analysis, managing caseloads and maintaining accurate legal documentation, collaborating with the employment attorneys to provide HR with practical legal guidance, staying up to date on employment law trends and regulations, and supporting the legal team in various administrative tasks.

Your Impact

Labor & Employment Compliance:

• Monitoring federal, state, and local employment law developments and trends that may impact company policy

• Conducting legal research on various employment law issues

• Developing proposed policies, procedures, and written guidance compliant with related state, federal, local or agency employment practice regulations

• Developing and delivering effective skills-based training for human resources clients on various employment law topics

• Under the supervision of an attorney, prioritizing and responding to client requests for advice on substantive legal issues, such as compliant hiring practices, wage/hour compliance, federal contractor obligations, and teammate separations

• Investigating discrimination claims under federal or state statutes

• Preparing for attorney review draft position statements and responses to administrative claims filed before federal, state, and local agencies

• Supporting litigation team as needed to investigate and respond to attorney demand letters and administrative requests for information (e.g., federal and state DOL audits)

• Performing other legal and operational tasks as required to execute business priorities

Administrative Assistance:

• Opening and maintaining matters in legal billing system; responding to law firm inquiries regarding billing

• Drafting various correspondence and legal documents

• Supporting the litigation team as necessary in responding to subpoenas and requests for employment and benefits-related records

• Maintaining a library of pre-approved form documents, contract clauses, templates, and historical documents, and add or revise material as needed

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree is required; a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred

• 7+ years of labor and employment paralegal experience with a minimum of 4 years in-house required; experience in a multi-state retail company is a plus

• Effectively prioritize, manage, and complete multiple tasks within deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Clearly convey information both verbally and in writing, build strong relationships with colleagues, and work collaboratively as part of a team

• Apply critical thinking to interpret complex information, identify issues, and develop effective solutions

• Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve project objectives successfully

• Accurately complete tasks while safeguarding sensitive information

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD

• Return to Work Designation: Three (3) days a week, the remainder of work week remote

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

• $116,999.00 - $160,872.80 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

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Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community

• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

• Competitive 401(k) plan matching

• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates

• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.