Review collective bargaining agreements and issue contract interpretations
Draft Memorandum of Agreement(s) based on collective bargaining agreements
Act as a liaison with Human Resources and the various payroll representatives from the Departments to ensure consistent application of the collective bargaining agreements
Counsel managerial staff on performance management strategies
Investigate employee grievances, misconduct, and malfeasance
Make recommendations based on investigative findings
Respond to employee grievances
Draft disciplinary charges
Respond to FOIL requests
Draft document demands and prepare discovery for grievance hearings and arbitrations
Represent the County at disciplinary and contract interpretation hearings and arbitrations
Conduct legal research
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension
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.
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 :
Admitted to practice in NYS
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.
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offRemote work optionsEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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:
Resume
Cover Letter
Suffolkcountyny · Hauppauge, NY