Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 week ago
Labor Attorney
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $137K/yr
3+ years expThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Labor Attorney represents the Authorities at administrative labor hearings and arbitrations, handles complex grievances, and assists in formulating labor relations policy while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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 the 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 maintains a consistent and appropriate application of progressive discipline
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies involving Labor Relations issues
Must have knowledge of Labor Relations law in the private and/or public sectors and the ability to perform legal research
Demonstrated ability to present cases at administrative hearings, including investigating disputes, interviewing witnesses, preparing litigation strategy, arguing cases, and preparing legal briefs or memoranda
Must possess the ability to write clearly, concisely, and to argue persuasively
Must possess the ability to deal with internal and external constituents of the MTA
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar Admission
Major Field of Study: Law
Minimum of 3 years of experience, post passing bar exam, in Labor Relations with emphasis on Legal analysis
Preferred
Prior trial experience
Prior experience working in government and labor contract negotiations, and important litigations
Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures
Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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