County Attorney - Labor Relations

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.