- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
The DOC seeks to recruit a Labor Relations Attorney to represent the agency and assist in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts covering employees in over one hundred civil service titles. Under direction of the Executive Director of Labor Relations and with the latitude to exercise independent judgment, the incumbent will:
- Provide advice to the agency's uniformed and non-uniformed managers.
- Interpret labor contracts, rules and regulations and attend meetings.
- Serve as a liaison between the department and various labor unions.
- Conduct Step two conferences on grievances and disciplinary matters of
- Evaluate disciplinary matters for legal sufficiency.
- Draft charges at third-step grievance hearings and trials at the Office of
- Investigate and research labor related matters, grievances and related
- Respond to union grievances including health and safety matters.
- Handle workplace violence issues and meetings.
- Act as liaison with the Office of Labor Relations regarding collective
- Handle accretion petitions, arbitrations and hearings at the Office of
- Consult with the General Counsel, where appropriate concerning the legal
- Collaborate with the Corporation Counsel and the Department's General
- Represent the unit in orientation and training sessions of agency staff.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Preferred Skills
- Professional experience in Labor Relations & collective bargaining
- Experience in trials/administrative hearings.
- Knowledge of citywide policies and procedures issued by the Department of
- Knowledge of Labor Relations including the Collective Bargaining
- Ability to work independently; establish and maintain working relationships.
- Interpret complex rules, contracts, arbitration awards and other official
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087
Minimum Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. 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.
Preferred Skills
- Professional experience in Labor Relations & collective bargaining negotiations. - Experience in trials/administrative hearings. - Knowledge of citywide policies and procedures issued by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services. - Knowledge of Labor Relations including the Collective Bargaining Agreements. - Ability to work independently establish and maintain working relationships. - Interpret complex rules, contracts, arbitration awards and other official mandates. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
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/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Shortlist
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Legal Affairs
