Attorney (Labor and Education)

Peggy Browning Fund; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension

401(k)

Leave benefits

Training

Team environment

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

PSEA, in West Chester, PA, seeks a Staff Attorney to advise and represent the association and its members in employment matters. Responsibilities include grievance arbitrations, state and federal litigation, and agency proceedings before the PA Labor Relations Board, NLRB, EEOC, and the Department of Education.

Travel within Pennsylvania is required. Ideal candidates have at least five years of law practice, PA bar admission, and familiarity with labor and/or education law, with strong writing,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of labor and/or education law.
• Litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent PSEA and local affiliates/members in employment matters, including grievance arbitrations and litigation.
• Handle administrative proceedings before PA LRB, NLRB, EEOC and Department of Education.
• Counsel staff and leaders on a wide range of legal issues affecting PSEA and its members.

Skills

Labor/education law knowledge

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Pennsylvania Bar Admission

Job description

PSEA is a professional and labor organization representing over 178,000 members and over 1,000 local union affiliates. The majority of PSEA’s members are public school employees. PSEA also represents employees in private schools, colleges and universities, correctional facilities and health care institutions, retired employees, and students preparing for employment in education or health care. PSEA has been an advocate for excellence in education since 1852.

PSEA is seeking a Staff Attorney for our West Chester, PA office. This position will advise and represent PSEA and its local affiliates and members in employment-related matters, including grievance arbitrations, litigation in state and federal courts, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies such as the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Education. The position will also counsel PSEA staff and leaders regarding a wide range of legal issues impacting PSEA, its local affiliates, and its members.

Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ experience in the practice of law, admission to the Pennsylvania bar, familiarity with labor and/or education law, litigation experience, and excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills. This position will provide support and services in the eastern part of Pennsylvania and in-state travel will be required.

The PSEA Employment Advantage

• Opportunity to work with the largest public-sector union in Pennsylvania.
• Hybrid working schedule after an onboarding period
• Excellent Health Care/Prescription drug plan, single, married, or family
• Excellent Dental/Vision benefits, single, married, or family
• Defined benefit pension.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Generous leave package includes paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid personal leave.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• A team-oriented work environment.

PSEA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks diverse candidates and those with the ability to work with a diverse range of people.