Human Resources Labor Counsel (Attorney)

Marion County, Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County is seeking a Human Resources Labor Counsel to join our team on-site in Oregon. The role focuses on employee and labor relations and requires representing the county in matters affecting the workforce.

The candidate must be admitted to the Oregon State Bar and have five years of experience in labor and employment law, including negotiation, or an equally qualified mix of work and training as determined by Marion County. Public sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Oregon State Bar in good standing.
• Five years of experience practicing law with significant labor and employment law experience.
• Ability to handle negotiation responsibilities or an equivalent combination of work/education.

Skills

Labor relations

Employment law

Negotiation

Education

Oregon State Bar admission

Job description

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County is recruiting a Human Resources Labor Counsel to join our team. If you are passionate about employee and labor relations and want to work with a highly collaborative team of HR Professionals, this position is for you!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing at the time of appointment; AND
2. Five years of experience practicing law, with significant experience in labor and employment law including negotiation responsibilities; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

PREFERENCES

• Public sector experience or representation preferred.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire,you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.