Labor Relations Staff Attorney
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
The Labor Relations Staff Attorney is accountable for
independently performing a full range of labor relations activities
related to public sector bargaining and municipal employees.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as a negotiator including
serving as chief spokesperson in collective negotiations of labor
contracts for the City. Advises and counsels City officials in
labor relations matters. As a negotiator, facilitates harmonious
working relationships among parties in contract negotiations.
Assists in recommending economic guidelines for settlement.
Conducts grievance conferences with City and union officials.
Conducts legal research. Conducts research into pertinent labor
relations issues to develop negotiating positions and strategies.
Coordinates research concerning comparative settlements.
Coordinates, plans and manages assigned activities. Develops or
assists in development of labor relations related policy.
Interprets and administers pertinent statutes, regulations, and
collective bargaining agreements. Develops labor relations contract
proposals. Drafts and negotiates precise technical contract
language to effectuate agreements. Ensures consistency of policies
and procedures and uniform interpretation and administration of
agreements. Facilitates mediation process. Issues written findings
to settle grievances and preserve integrity of labor agreement.
Prepares and presents City’s case at binding rights and interest
arbitrations, grievance arbitrations, and civil litigation.
Prepares case briefs for submission to Arbitrator, Hearing Officer,
or Judge. Prepares exhibits and witnesses. Provides guidance to
management concerning all labor/union related matters including
contract interpretation and administration. Responds to and
represents the City in unfair labor practice complaints. Reviews
and analyzes existing contracts as well as pertinent grievance and
arbitration awards. Reviews cost and impact analyses of union
proposals and analyzes impact of non-economic proposals. May
represent the City in court. May serve as a witness. Investigates
allegations of employee misconduct. Performs other related work as
required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of
professional experience with primary responsibility for labor
relations matters, labor contract negotiations and/or presentation
of arbitration or prohibited practice complaints. KNOWLEDGE,
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of collective
bargaining and labor relations; Considerable knowledge of rules of
evidence; Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal
laws, statutes, regulations and guidelines; Considerable knowledge
of rules of practice and procedures before administrative bodies;
Knowledge of human resources administration and affirmative action;
Knowledge of public sector job classification, compensation and
benefits; Considerable negotiating skill; Considerable skill in
writing technical contract provisions; Considerable ability to
apply judicial and administrative decisions to provisions of labor
agreements; Considerable ability to interpret and apply statutes,
contracts and regulations; Considerable ability to prepare and
present cases at arbitration or other administrative hearings and
court; Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to demonstrate computer literacy at a level needed for
daily use; Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with city, state and federal officials, subordinates
and representatives of allied and cooperating agencies. NECESSARY
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess a law degree and be a member in
good standing with the Connecticut Bar and the Federal Bar. Must
possess a valid CT drivers’ license with a good driving history;
May be required to travel.
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