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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 3 weeks ago

Assistant General Counsel, Board Of Labor Relations(Office/On-site)

Wethersfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$111K/yr - $151K/yr

2+ years exp

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel for the Board of Labor Relations. This role involves providing legal advice and assistance to the Board in matters related to collective bargaining rights and representing the Board in court.

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Responsibilities

Acts as the Legal Officer for the State Board of Labor Relations; researches and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authority in preparation of opinions, briefs and other legal documents

Prepares pleadings and other court papers in connection with suits, trials, appeals and other legal procedures

Tries cases before all courts

Drafts administrative orders, regulations, rulings, directives, guidelines and agreements

Advises whether Board policies and guidelines conform to statutory purpose and authority

Advises upon evidential value of data brought forth in administrative hearings

Researches and prepares material for trial of law suits

Prepares and edits Board forms, educational materials and indices

Assists in drafting of proposed legislation

Provides assistance in implementing newly passed legislation

Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection

May assist in preparation of agenda and conduct of executive sessions and deliberations of the Board

May testify before legislative committees

Performs above duties for the Board of Mediation and Arbitration when collective bargaining rights of state employees are involved

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Labor Relations ActLegal ResearchLitigation SkillsLegal CounselingConnecticut Bar MembershipAdministrative LawSupervisory AbilityInterpersonal Skills

Required

Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney dealing with labor relations and administrative law and procedure

Considerable knowledge of Connecticut Labor Relations Act, Municipal Employees Relations Act, State Employees Relations Act, School Board - Teacher Negotiation Act, Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and statutes concerning arbitration, mediation and fact finding

Considerable knowledge of federal and state labor law decisions

Considerable knowledge of legal research methods and procedures

Knowledge of legal practices and procedures in Connecticut

Knowledge of rules of statutory construction

Considerable litigation and legal counseling skills

Considerable interpersonal skills

Considerable ability to prepare legal documents and apply judicial decisions to interpretation of statutes

Considerable ability to prepare legal briefs and present oral argument

Ability to conduct legal research

Ability to draft/review legislation

Some supervisory ability

Incumbent must be a member of the Connecticut Bar

Preferred

Writing legal opinions, briefs, memoranda of law and related documents

Interpreting state and federal collective bargaining statutes and labor law decisions

Practicing before the Connecticut Board of Labor Relations and/or the National Labor Relations Board

Briefing and arguing appeals from state agency decisions under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.