Labor & Employment Counsel — Arbitration & HR Compliance

Illinois Secretary of State

Chicago (IL)

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USD 67 000 - 88 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate General Counsel – Labor & Employment Law to manage lead attorney roles in arbitration, unemployment, mediation and Merit Commission hearings. You will advise on labor relations and provide policy guidance while coordinating with the Attorney General’s office on complex cases.

The role requires Illinois licensure and at least one year of professional legal experience, with preference for labor and employment litigation

Qualifications

Must hold an Illinois law license and have 1 year of professional legal experience.
Experience in labor and employment litigation is preferred.
Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Responsabilités

Serves as staff attorney performing complex technical legal functions as lead attorney for arbitration, unemployment, mediation, unfair labor practice charges, and Merit Commission hearings and appeals, as directed, as well as matters before the Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission; Serves as liaison to the Attorney General’s office on legal matters assigned to them for representation, coordinating with them on all aspects of the cases.
Assists with labor relations, including any hearings associated with labor relations and union negotiations as directed. Provides legal advice to the Department of Personnel and Executive Office on matters involving labor relations.
Conducts research and investigative work in the field of employee and labor relations, as well as legal matters as they relate to changes to the Department of Personnel Rules, Code and Policy Manual to assure adherence to procedures and policies.
Serves as liaison with other personnel staff, management, department staff, and various union representatives to effectively resolve matters and to assist in the administration and interpretation of union contracts, Rules, Code and Policy Manual.
Provides advice and counsel concerning statutory interpretations and compliance with laws and office procedures and policies as required.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.