Remote Union-Side Labor Attorney

Orionplacement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Labor Law attorney to represent unions and their members in a broad range of labor relations matters across Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley. You will negotiate contracts, advise on interpretation and enforcement, and handle grievances, arbitrations, and related proceedings.

This role offers remote work within roughly 75 miles of Long Island, NY, with travel to client sites as needed. NY Bar admission and 1+ year union-side experience required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of directly relevant union side labor law experience.
• 1+ years negotiating collective bargaining agreements or related labor negotiations.
• Experience with grievance arbitrations and/or disciplinary matter litigation.
• Strong negotiation, litigation, advocacy, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed throughout Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley region.

Responsibilities

• Represent labor unions and their members in a broad range of labor relations and union matters.
• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements and advise clients on contract interpretation and enforcement.
• Handle union contract grievances, grievance arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Litigate and advocate in disciplinary hearings and other employment related matters affecting union members.
• Serve as a primary legal liaison and trusted advisor to union leadership and executive boards.
• Respond to critical incidents and provide timely counsel and representation when needed.
• Attend union meetings and work directly with clients throughout Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley.
• Represent clients before administrative and regulatory agencies, including labor relations boards and other relevant forums.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, arbitration submissions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop practical, strategic solutions to complex labor and union relations matters.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Communication

Relationship building

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a Labor Law attorney to represent unions and their members in a broad range of labor relations matters across Long Island, NYC, and the Hudson Valley. You will negotiate contracts, advise on interpretation and enforcement, and handle grievances, arbitrations, and related proceedings.

This role offers remote work within roughly 75 miles of Long Island, NY, with travel to client sites as needed. NY Bar admission and 1+ year union-side experience required.