County Attorney - Labor Relations
Description
Suffolk County government is currently seeking a County Attorney for their Office of Labor Relations in Hauppauge, NY.
NOTE: All submissions should include the following attachments:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Review collective bargaining agreements and issue contract interpretations
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Draft Memorandum of Agreement(s) based on collective bargaining agreements
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Act as a liaison with Human Resources and the various payroll representatives from the Departments to ensure consistent application of the collective bargaining agreements
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Counsel managerial staff on performance management strategies
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Investigate employee grievances, misconduct, and malfeasance
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Make recommendations based on investigative findings
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Respond to employee grievances
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Draft disciplinary charges
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Respond to FOIL requests
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Draft document demands and prepare discovery for grievance hearings and arbitrations
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Represent the County at disciplinary and contract interpretation hearings and arbitrations
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Conduct legal research
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
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Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
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Pension
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Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
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Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
**Remote work is not available for this role
Salary Range: $70,000 - $145,000
Essential Minimum Qualifications :
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Admitted to practice in NYS
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Three years’ experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of labor relations, labor law and employee relations.
Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.