Research Assistant/Brief Writer

• PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The Transportation Communications Union/IAM is seeking an energetic and organized individual with excellent research and writing skills for a Research Associate/Brief writer position in our Headquarters Office - Rockville, Maryland.

Work Location – Rockville, Maryland

Work Hours – Full-Time 9am-5pm – NO Remote or Telework

Starting salary is $75,000.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write claims, appeals, and briefs for arbitration cases concerning contract and discipline issues
• Establish, track, and update data, studies, and contract costing in spreadsheet and table format
• Conduct research; organize and maintain documents
• Use the Internet and databases pertinent to industry research
• Draft correspondence and memoranda
• Review, analyze, and code documents in databases; compile data summaries; summarize arbitration decisions
• Review and analyze Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Assist field representatives in preparing for hearings, arbitration, contract analysis and internal operations
• Assist in contract ratifications
• Assist in educating local union officers and staff regarding writing, advocacy, grievances, discipline hearings, and arbitration
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED

• Knowledge of principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and Adobe
• Demonstrate ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Must be detail oriented
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with staff, union members, and industry personnel; follow instructions effectively and provide information with professional courtesy and tact
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work core hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST., with the understanding that the duties of the position may from time to time require irregular hours, including weekends
• Ability to occasionally travel as duties require

PREFERRED SKILLS

• A paralegal certification or law degree
• Familiarity with Labor Unions – Railway Labor Act

SALARY

$75,000 starting

Competitive benefits package including but not limited to:

• • 401(k)
  • Pension Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Mandatory Criminal and Financial background check – may include, but is not limited to, court records, traffic record check, consumer credit check

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Union membership is a condition of employment. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to JobsatTCU@tcunion.org