Labor Attorney – Office of General Counsel : New York
Labor Attorney
Office of General Counsel
New York City, NY
NYSUT, a major statewide membership organization seeks an experienced Labor Attorney for a full time career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be responsible for the following:
- Litigation of discipline matters for members.
- Litigation matters for NYSUT, local unions and members on a wide range of issues in arbitration, State and Federal agencies and courts.
- Provide legal advice on a wide spectrum of government and employment related matters.
- Formulation of legal agreements in employment and other contexts.
- Creation of pleadings, memoranda of law, position statements and legal opinions.
- Present at education and training programs for staff, local affiliates and members.
Minimum 1-6+ years trial and writing experience relevant to labor litigation required. Knowledge of the American Labor movement and its objectives is preferred. Experience in public sector labor law required. Private sector labor law experience a plus. Knowledge of and participation in employee discipline systems helpful. Experience in the review and preparation of settlement agreements preferred. New York Bar admission required. NYSUT offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. Position is located at NYSUT’S Office of General Counsel, New York City.
To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter by January 12, 2018 to NYSUT Human Resources: hr@nysutmail.org
EOE Representing more than 600,000 professionals in education and healthcare
New York State United Teachers Affiliated with • AFT • NEA • AFL • CIO
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