Staff attorney - law

Teamsters Local 700

Staff Attorney
Based in Lombard, IL

Our Union represents public sector employees in various industries in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. We are dedicated to maintaining our long-standing commitment to excellent service to our members. We are seeking a highly motivated Attorney to join our legal department to assist and advise on legal issues relating to traditional labor law. The right person for this position must be a team player with collaborative interpersonal skills. This individual must display proven ability to thrive in an environment with frequently shifting priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Represent members in pre-disciplinary hearings, administrative interviews, interrogations, arbitration hearings, labor board hearings/matters before the Illinois Labor Relations Board (representation petitions, DFR, Unfair Labor Practice Charges), administrative boards (i.e., Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board)
Represent the Local in collective bargaining negotiations and mediations
Review documentation upon request from Union representatives, including but not limited to, settlement agreements, new Employer policies/procedures, resignation agreements, last chance agreements, memorandum of understanding and newly negotiated collective bargaining agreements
Represent members in State and Federal Court on various legal matters
Assists in various miscellaneous legal matter
Minimum Education Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required
Entry Level to 5 years of experience in litigation, labor, or alternative dispute resolution
Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois or pending admission to the Illinois Bar or eligible for reciprocity to the Illinois Bar
Requirements and General Skills:
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong commitment to social justice and building the labor movement;
Legal research and writing
Experience and training necessary to enforce contracts and conduct contract negotiations;
Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations;
Ability to make decisions and pivot quickly and fluidly, think practically in solutions-oriented manner
Strong analytical capabilities and judgment
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Must have reliable transportation
Technical Skills:
~ Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet Explorer, and Outlook.

Competitive salary structure. Excellent benefits package.
To Apply:
Send résumé, cover letter and references to: View email address on unionjobs.com
Local 700 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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