Labor Support Attorney, OGC - 27215

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education of the City of New York seeks a Labor Support Attorney to advise district administrators on employment and labor matters, provide training, and guide case strategy in grievances and disciplinary actions. This role reports to senior counsel and collaborates with the Office of Labor Relations to ensure compliance and effective labor practices.

The position requires NYS Bar admission and substantial legal experience in labor and employment law; you will represent the

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and licensure to practice law.
• Minimum practical experience after bar admission in employment/labor matters.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of disciplinary processes and due process in a school district setting.

Responsibilities

• Research employee grievances under collective bargaining agreements and represent administration at Chancellor level hearings.
• Serve as Superintendent’s representative at appeals on discontinuance and completion denials.
• Provide guidance to principals and district staff on labor relations matters and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with Senior Field Counsel on employment and labor relations issues.
• Represent schools at Step II grievance hearings and train staff on labor relations topics.
• Review TAC, medical examination requests, and 3020a packages; liaise with investigative agencies as needed.

Skills

New York State Bar member

Legal experience after admission

Oral and written communication

Disciplinary / due process knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

In consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, the Labor Support Attorney is responsible for providing legal advice, guidance, and training to District 75 school and district administrators on employment and labor issues. Performs related work.

Reports to

Director, Senior Field Counsel

Direct Reports

N/A

Key Relationships

District 75 Superintendent, School and District Administrators, Office of Labor Relations, Senior Field Counsel for District 75 and District 75 Borough Citywide Office.

Responsibilities

• Researches employee grievances brought pursuant to various collective bargaining agreements and represents administration at Chancellor level grievance hearings.
• Serves as Superintendent’s representative at the Office of Appeals and Reviews on discontinuance and denial of completion appeals.
• Conducts “due consideration” meetings under various collective bargaining agreements and prepares subsequent disciplinary letters on behalf of Superintendent.
• Provides support in conjunction with Senior Field Counsel to District 75 issues regarding various employment and labor relations issues.
• Conducts Step I grievances regarding the District 75 Chapter 683 Program, school reorganizations and other issues not handled at the school.
• Provides support to District 75 Principals with respect to their Step I grievances including preparation and editing of decisions.
• Represents schools and administration at Step II grievance hearings.
• Provides training to Principals, schools and District staff in connection with labor relations issues.
• Reviews Technical Assistance Conference (TAC), 2568 Medical Examination requests and 3020a packages.
• Interfaces with investigative agencies [Office of Special Investigations (OSI), The Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (SCI), Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)] relative to specific employee cases.
• Works with school Principals with respect to their disciplinary letters, reviews disciplinary histories advising Principal on next steps.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 2 or 3 below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Intern (30086).

NOTE: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

Preferred

• Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with school employee disciplinary process, labor/employment law, and/or school law.

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

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMMODATION - APPLICANTS

Any prospective employee (applicant) who is a qualified individual with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process. If an applicant for employment believes that they have a qualifying disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process on an equal basis as applicants who do not have a disability, they should request an accommodation with their interview team or contact ODA by emailing [e-mail]. The determination of the accommodation request will be communicated to the applicant in writing.

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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/.