Labor Relations Attorney (Level 3) - 14724

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labor Relations Attorney (Level 3) at the New York City Department of Education conducts complex legal work with significant financial and policy implications for the department. The role reports to the Deputy Director of Labor Relations and collaborates with multiple divisions and school principals to resolve disputes under various collective bargaining agreements.

Minimum qualifications include admission to the New York State Bar and three years of legal experience.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Three years of satisfactory United States legal experience after admission to any state bar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and arbitrate or try complex cases with significant financial or policy implications.
• Argue difficult cases in arbitration, Administrative Tribunals and the courts.
• Advise on evidentiary and legal strategy, witness admissibility, and case risk assessment.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs and memoranda on labor and employment law issues.
• Review collective bargaining agreements and interpret complex laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Arbitration

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission NYS

Job description

Vacancy Details

Position Type:

Administrative and Central Office

Office Title/Functional Title:

Labor Relations Attorney (Level 3) - 14724

Civil Service Title:

Agency Attorney OJ/MBF

Level:

Level 3

Division/Office:

Office of the General Counsel

Borough: Manhattan

Posting End Date: 12/31/2026

Description

Position Summary: The Labor Relations Attorney conducts legal activity, or engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural or policy consequences for the Department of Education (DOE). Performs related work.

Reports to: Deputy Director of Labor Relations

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Establishes and maintains an informational and operational labor relations liaison relationship between the Office of Labor Relations (OLR) and the principals and supervisors of the community school districts, high schools and other divisions, and bureaus and offices within the DOE to assist them with disputes regarding the interpretation and application of various collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

A Labor Relations Attorney may be designated to work in one of the following two assignments.

Level 3 Assignment

• Prepares for and/or arbitrates or tries complex cases involving large amounts of money, significant precedents, novel and complicated determinations of law and fact, or cases having significant legal, policy or financial implications.
• Prepares and argues difficult cases and appeals in arbitration; Administrative Tribunals and in the courts.
• Determines the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy.
• Confers with subject matter specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants.
• Assesses risk and recommends settlement on all assigned cases. Conducts legal investigations, holds informal hearings, and examines prospective witnesses.
• Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda on labor and employment law issues.
• Reviews and analyze collective bargaining agreements.
• Reviews and provides interpretations on complex, important or highly technical laws, rules or regulations.
• Reviews, revises and approves agreements prepared by other attorneys.
• Analyzes, studies and reports on the effects of city, state and federal legislation.
• May supervise subordinate attorneys on a case by case basis.
• May hear and decide cases as a DOE hearing officer.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and
2. Three years of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar

Note: Selected candidates must remain Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred

• Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to conduct legal research efficiently.

Salary: $106,607 - $111,107

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.