For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.
Job Description:
The Paralegal, Labor & Employment provides critical support to the Legal & Compliance Department and Human Resources teams in managing employment law matters, internal investigations, immigration compliance, and ethics hotline administration. This position serves as a key operational partner responsible for maintaining legal records, developing standardized processes and templates, coordinating with outside counsel, and conducting workplace investigations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, exercises excellent judgment, and can effectively manage sensitive and confidential matters.
Responsibilities:
Labor & Employment Legal Support
Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance and Human Resources departments on employment-related matters.
Assist with the management of employment litigation, administrative charges,
subpoenas, and other legal matters.
Support attorneys and HR professionals by gathering documents, organizing files, scheduling meetings, and tracking deadlines.
Prepare draft correspondence, reports, legal summaries, and other employment-related documents for review.
Maintain employment law resources and assist with legal research as needed.
Records Management and Process Administration
Develop, organize, and maintain electronic and physical records related to employment matters, investigations, immigration, and litigation.
Create and administer document retention and file management processes to ensure consistency, accessibility, and compliance.
Maintain case tracking systems, status reports, calendars, and matter management databases.
Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of privileged and sensitive information
Template and Process Development
Design, maintain, and continuously improve standard templates, forms, checklists, guidance documents, and workflows used by the Legal & Compliance and Human Resources departments.
Promote process consistency, operational efficiency, and compliance through
standardized documentation and procedures.
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes.
Outside Counsel Management
Serve as the primary administrative point of contact between the Company and outside counsel.
Coordinate engagement letters, billing submissions, invoice tracking, document transfers, and matter-related communications.
Facilitate information gathering and document production requests.
Maintain records of outside counsel matters, budgets, and key deadlines.
Immigration Program Administration
Organize, administer, and monitor the Company's immigration program.
Coordinate with employees, Human Resources, outside immigration counsel, and government agencies regarding visa sponsorships, work authorizations, renewals, and related filings.
Maintain immigration records and tracking systems to ensure timely filing and compliance with applicable requirements.
Assist in the development and maintenance of immigration-related policies and procedures.
Hotline and Ethics Program Administration
Administer the Company's ethics and compliance hotline system.
Manage intake, assignment, tracking, and closure of hotline reports.
Monitor investigation timelines and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
Generate reports, metrics, and dashboards related to hotline activity and investigation status.
Coordinate communications and follow-up activities associated with hotline matters.
Workplace Investigations
Conduct prompt, thorough, objective, and confidential investigations relating to employee…