Labor Attorney

Description:

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
Summary:
Represents the Authorities at administrative labor hearings and at arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, disciplinary matter, medical appeals, Civil Service Law and matters affecting Authority-wide policy and procedures, as well as perform related tasks such as investigates labor disputes, interviews witnesses, develops litigation strategy, performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda. Serves as labor counsel to department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assists on administering collective bargaining agreements. Writes, reviews and assist in the formulation of labor relations policy.
Responsibilities:

• Represents Authorities in administrative hearings and arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, discipline, Civil Service Law, matters affecting authority-wide policy and procedures, and involuntary medical leave. Handles complex contractual grievances that may have Authority-wide operations impact. Prepares schedules for all arbitrations and administrative hearings. Serves as labor counsel to department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assists in administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigates labor disputes, prepares legal memoranda and witnesses to testify at arbitration hearings, develops litigation strategies, and performs extensive legal research concerning rules, regulations and prior contract and discipline grievance awards. Ensures administrative updates for contract and disciplinary data generated from hearings are done effectively.
• Assist in contract negotiations and investigations.
• Advises, trains, and acts as a liaison to the Labor Relations Staff in the various departments throughout the Authority. Assures uniformity of interpretation of policy and collective bargaining agreements and maintain a consistent and appropriate application of progressive discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, policies involving Labor Relations issues.
• Must have knowledge of Labor Relations law in the private and/or public sectors and the ability to perform legal research.
• Demonstrated ability to present cases at administrative hearings including investigating disputes, interviewing witnesses, preparing litigation strategy, arguing cases, preparing legal briefs or memoranda.
• Must possess the ability to write clearly, concisely, and to argue persuasively.
• Must possess the ability to deal with internal and external constituents of the A Government Entity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED
• Juris Doctorate form an accredited law school and NYS Bar Admission
• Major Field of Study: Law
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, post passing bar exam, in Labor Relations with emphasis on Legal analysis.

Preferred:

• Prior trial experience
• Prior experience working in government and labor contract negotiations and important litigations.
• Familiarity with the A Government Entity's policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the A Government Entity's collective bargaining procedures.

Other Information:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the A Government Entity Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission")

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