Attorney (Labor and Education)

PSEA; West Chester (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

Competitive salary

Health care plan

Dental/Vision benefits

Pension (defined benefit)

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Generous leave package

Training and professional development

Job summary

PSEA is seeking a Staff Attorney for its West Chester, PA office to advise and represent the organization and its members in employment-related matters, including arbitrations, state and federal litigation, and administrative proceedings. The role requires Pennsylvania bar admission and at least five years of practice, with strong writing and organizational skills.

The position offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits supporting staff and their

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience.
• Admitted to the Pennsylvania bar.
• Familiarity with labor and/or education law.
• Experience in litigation.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Counsel PSEA staff and leaders on legal issues affecting PSEA and its members.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

PA Bar Admission

Job description

Attorney (Labor and Education)

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.
• Competitive Salary
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• 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.

Application deadline: November 15th

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. For a complete job description visit our website at www.psea.org/jobs.