Section: Operations Division
Class: Deputy Attorney General II/III (Operations Counsel for Labor Relations)
Location: Harrisburg
Telework: This position will report to the headquartered location a minimum of 2 days per week. You may have the opportunity to telework the remainder of the week based on business need.
Position Type: Full-time, Non-civil service, Non-union
Work Hours: 8:30 – 5:00
Salary Range: DAG II: Starting salary of $73,722, commensurate with experience
DAG III: Starting salary of $84,264, commensurate with experience
Basic Function
Now is your chance to join our talented team to further the mission of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG). At the OAG, we protect and serve the citizens and agencies of the Commonwealth. We do this through collaboration with partner agencies and groups to enforce the law and defend the interests of the Commonwealth and its diverse citizens. The Operations Counsel for Labor Relations will provide legal advice and representation on various employee matters essential to the operations of the OAG. The Operations Counsel will report to the Chief of Staff as an integral part of the team, interacting and advising within the Operations Division and with all other divisions (Criminal Law, Civil Law, and Public Protection) on matters of legal importance to the OAG related to Labor Relations.
- Performs highly advanced legal and administrative work in the OAG involving labor relations and employment law
- Provides the Director of Human Resources and Office Services and other senior staff with effective legal advice on strategies and implementation, manages legal functions related to labor relations and employment law, and obtains and oversees work of outside counsel in this capacity
- Advises Executive staff on the handling of labor and employment matters
- Represents the OAG before administrative hearings
- Conducts civil litigation regarding labor relations matters
- Provides advice on collective bargaining agreement(s) and interpretation and implementation of arbitration awards and labor board decisions
- Participates in hearings and grievance procedures with representatives from various unions as well as Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) mediations
- Assists with the development of internal governance policies and manages the impact of external liabilities
- Anticipates issues and estimates risks strategically; identifying proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate risks
- Creates and presents training modules to periodically update employees about relevant changes in labor or employment laws
- Interacts with external parties to maintain conducive relationships (regulators, external counsel, politicians, investigative bodies, and others as assigned)
- Other legal research and counsel as requested
Deputy Attorney General II:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of two to four years as a practicing attorney in the area of labor and employment law or similar legal experience and training in an in-house corporate or government environment
Deputy Attorney General III:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and a minimum of three to five years as a practicing attorney in the area of labor and employment law or similar legal experience and training in an in-house corporate or government environment
- Highest degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Relevant work experience and excellent academic credentials, intelligence, judgment, common sense, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
- Broad legal knowledge necessary to coordinate objectives between divisions of the OAG
- Specific legal knowledge of and experience in employment, labor, and management law
- Intellect necessary to gain and communicate in-depth understanding of how distinct legal issues affect employees within OAG
- Ability to work with senior management and others across all divisions of the OAG to achieve common objectives