Labor Relations Specialist/School Attorney in Sanborn, NY

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 commensurate with experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Illustrative):

• Perform research and prepare memoranda and analyses regarding a wide array of labor relations, employee relations, personnel/human resources, and education-related issues
• Serve as chief negotiator or negotiations team member in collective bargaining
• Prepare documents/contracts/leases
• Conduct investigations regarding allegations of harassment, employee misconduct, etc.
• Serve as hearing officer in superintendent's (student discipline) hearings
• Create outlines and power points and deliver presentations/trainings
• Make presentations to various audiences on various labor-related topics
• Review and compare data for labor contracts
• Prepare and compile comparative data after review of contracts, personnel/human resources policies, etc.
• Serve as school district/BOCES representative in hearings and proceedings (e.g., grievance proceedings, arbitrations, PERB hearings, Unemployment Insurance hearings, Section 75 hearings, etc.)
• Provide prompt responses to district inquiries effectively and efficiently
• Assist in administering collective bargaining agreements, employee contracts, policies, and non-bargaining unit terms and conditions statements
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships
• Serve as legal counsel to the BOCES
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications:
• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar and be in good standing.
• Experience in labor relations, negotiating labor contracts, and familiarity with school/education law, are desirable.
• Candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be detail-oriented and have the ability to demonstrate professional composure and aptitude in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Anticipated Salary: $85,000-$95,000 per year.

EOE