Deputy Attorney General III/IV

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney to serve as Operations Counsel for Labor Relations and provide legal advice and representation on labor relations matters as they arise. Operations Counsel is supervised by the Chief of Staff and regularly interacts with the Director of Human Resources and Office Services. Operations Counsel may also interact as needed with attorneys and staff in other divisions. The OAG is a respected institution dedicated to legal excellence and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to offering the opportunity for meaningful work, employment with the OAG includes top-tier health care options, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and good work-life balance, including telework options described above. Employees enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law
Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Deputy Attorney General III: a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work
Deputy Attorney General IV: a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work

Nice To Haves

Highest degree of professional ethics and integrity
Relevant work experience and excellent academic credentials, intelligence, judgment, common sense, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
Specific legal knowledge of and experience in employment, labor, and management law
Ability to work with colleagues in Operations Division and other OAG staff

Responsibilities

Represents the OAG before administrative hearings
Assists in civil litigation matters when such involvement is determined to be appropriate, valuable, and feasible by the Chief of Staff and Chief of Civil Litigation and the Civil Division Executive Deputy Attorney General. All civil litigation work will be supervised within the Civil Division’s established chain of command
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
Provides the Director of Human Resources and Office Services and other staff with effective legal advice on strategies and implementation, and manages legal functions related to labor relations and employment law
Advises staff on the handling of labor and employment matters
Assists in developing office employment policies as requested by the Chief of Staff
Anticipates issues related to labor relations and suggests proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate liability risks
Legal research and counsel as requested
Any other duties as assigned