County Attorney - Labor Relations

Suffolk AME; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A county government office in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking a County Attorney for Labor Relations. The role involves reviewing collective bargaining agreements, drafting legal documents, and advising on performance management strategies. Candidates should be admitted to practice in NYS and have at least three years of relevant legal experience. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, but does not support relocation or remote work.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of labor relations.
• Experience drafting Memorandum of Agreement(s) and handling contractual disputes.

Responsibilities

• Review collective bargaining agreements and issue contract interpretations.
• Draft disciplinary charges and respond to FOIL requests.
• Act as a liaison with Human Resources regarding agreements.

Skills

Labor Relations

Legal Research

Performance Management

Education

Admitted to practice in NYS

Job description

County Attorney - Labor Relations page is loaded## County Attorney - Labor Relationslocations: HAUPPAUGE, NYposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: JR102682Suffolk County government is currently seeking a County Attorney for their Office of Labor Relations in Hauppauge, NY.***NOTE: All submissions should include the following attachments:**** ***Resume**** ***Cover Letter******KEY RESPONSIBILITIES***:* Review collective bargaining agreements and issue contract interpretations* Draft Memorandum of Agreement(s) based on collective bargaining agreements* Act as a liaison with Human Resources and the various payroll representatives from the Departments to ensure consistent application of the collective bargaining agreements* Counsel managerial staff on performance management strategies* Investigate employee grievances, misconduct, and malfeasance* Make recommendations based on investigative findings* Respond to employee grievances* Draft disciplinary charges* Respond to FOIL requests* Draft document demands and prepare discovery for grievance hearings and arbitrations* Represent the County at disciplinary and contract interpretation hearings and arbitrations* Conduct legal research***Benefits For You Now And Your Future**** Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage* Pension* Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.* Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.***\*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time******\*\*Sponsorship is not available for this role******\*\*Remote work is not available for this role******Salary Range: $70,000 - $145,000******Essential Minimum Qualifications******:**** Admitted to practice in NYS* Three years’ experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of ***labor relations, labor law and employee relations.*****Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:*** *Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.** *We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.** *We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.****Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.***