Labor Jobs in Newark, NJ

Description

Position at MTA Headquarters

JOB TITLE : Labor Attorney

SALARY RANGE : $98,742 - $107,375

HAY POINTS : 611

DEPT / DIV : Labor Relations

SUPERVISOR : Senior Director, Administrative Trails & Hearings

LOCATION : 2 Broadway

HOURS OF WORK : 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM (7 1 / 2 hours / day)

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

SUMMARY :

Represents the Authorities at administrative labor hearings and at arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, disciplinary matter, medical appeals, Civil Service Law and matters affecting Authority-wide policy and procedures, as well as perform related tasks such as investigates labor disputes, interviews witnesses, develops litigation strategy, performs legal research and prepares legal memoranda. Serves as labor counsel to department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assists on administering collective bargaining agreements. Writes, reviews and assist in the formulation of labor relations policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Represents Authorities in administrative hearings and arbitrations involving labor relations issues such as contract interpretation, discipline, Civil Service Law, matters affecting authority-wide policy and procedures, and involuntary medical leave. Handles complex contractual grievances that may have Authority-wide operations impact. Prepares schedules for all arbitrations and administrative hearings. Serves as labor counsel to department and senior management in formulating labor relations policy and assists in administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigates labor disputes, prepares legal memoranda and witnesses to testify at arbitration hearings, develops litigation strategies, and performs extensive legal research concerning rules, regulations and prior contract and discipline grievance awards. Ensures administrative updates for contract and disciplinary data generated from hearings are done effectively.
• Assist in contract negotiations and investigations.
• Advises, trains, and acts as a liaison to the Labor Relations Staff in the various departments throughout the Authority. Assures uniformity of interpretation of policy and collective bargaining agreements and maintain a consistent and appropriate application of progressive discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : REQUIRED

PREFERRED :

OTHER INFORMATION :

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission")

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.