Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Employment (Labor Focus)

Detroit International; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 20%

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District in Detroit, MI seeks an Associate General Counsel – Litigation & Employment (Labor Focus) to guide on labor negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and employment law matters. The role reports to the General Counsel and supports district administrators and the School Board.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., Michigan bar admission, and 3–7 years of relevant practice, with experience in labor relations, civil litigation, and complex negotiations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Michigan (in good standing).
• 3–7 years of practicing attorney experience.
• Experience negotiating CBAs in a K-12 setting preferred.
• Representing clients in Unfair Labor Practice claims and MERC proceedings.
• Experience in civil litigation and appellate work.
• Knowledge of FOIA and privacy statutory compliance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiator for all collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate development of contract proposals and review existing contracts.
• Prepare updates for the Superintendent after negotiations.
• Prepare staff materials on new contract provisions.
• Serve as designee in conferences to resolve concerns with staff or union.
• Respond to grievances filed by bargaining units.
• Represent the district in arbitration and in state/federal proceedings.
• Provide legal advice to administrators and governance bodies.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Labor relations

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor

Michigan Bar license

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Detroit Public Schools Community District in Detroit, MI seeks an Associate General Counsel – Litigation & Employment (Labor Focus) to guide on labor negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and employment law matters. The role reports to the General Counsel and supports district administrators and the School Board.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., Michigan bar admission, and 3–7 years of relevant practice, with experience in labor relations, civil litigation, and complex negotiations.