County Attorney - Labor Relations

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.