Assistant General Counsel

SMART-TD; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART-TD’s Legal Department advises and represents the Organization and its officers on labor and employment matters, including the Railway Labor Act, NLRA, and LMRDA, with most litigation handled in-house.

The attorney will work closely with leadership and other department members, bringing strong research, writing, and analytical skills and the ability to manage matters independently.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Ohio eligibility preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience with a reputable law firm, labor organization, government agency, and/or in-house legal department preferred.
• Experience in litigation, labor and employment law, or representation of labor organizations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Represent SMART-TD and its officers in litigation, administrative proceedings, regulatory matters, and arbitration.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and other legal analyses.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and filings.
• Advise officers and leadership regarding labor and employment matters, CBAs, internal union governance, and other legal issues.
• Assist with legislative and regulatory matters before federal and state agencies as needed.
• Manage assigned matters and ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Independence

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

SMART-TD’s Legal Department advises and represents the Organization and its officers on a broad range of legal matters related to SMART-TD’s representation of employees in the railroad, transit, and bus industries. The practice includes labor and employment law, litigation, legislative and regulatory matters, and additional practice areas as required by the needs of the Organization. The Department regularly handles matters arising under the Railway Labor Act(“RLA”), National Labor Relations Act(“NLRA”), Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act(“LMRDA”), and other federal and state labor and employment laws. The practice is unique in that the majority of litigation is handled in-house.

SMART-TD is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join its Legal Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department. Experience in labor and employment law, litigation, or representing labor organizations is preferred.

The attorney will work closely with SMART-TD leadership, officers, and other members of the Legal Department on a broad range of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Representing SMART-TD and its officers in litigation, administrative proceedings, regulatory matters, and arbitration;
• Handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trials, and appeals;
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda, briefs, and other legal analyses;
• Drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and filings;
• Advising SMART-TD officers and leadership regarding labor and employment matters, collective bargaining agreements, internal union governance, and other legal issues affecting the Organization and its members;
• Handling matters arising under federal and state law, including the Railway Labor Act, National Labor Relations Act, and Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act;
• Assisting with legislative and regulatory matters before federal and state agencies as needed;
• Managing assigned matters and ensuring compliance with applicable deadlines and procedural requirements; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligibility for admission in Ohio is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience with a reputable law firm, labor organization, government agency, and/or in-house legal department preferred.
• Experience in litigation, labor and employment law, or representation of labor organizations is strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with organizational leadership, officers, members, opposing counsel, courts, arbitrators, and government agencies.
• Familiarity with the Railway Labor Act, National Labor Relations Act, Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, federal court litigation, labor arbitration, collective bargaining, and/or administrative and regulatory practice is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms, including Westlaw.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for hearings, arbitrations, court appearances, meetings, and other organizational matters.
• Proven self-starter who is able to take ownership of assigned matters with appropriate supervision.