Associate General Counsel - SEIU 32BJ
Associate General Counsel - SEIU 32BJ
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$ 137000 - 185000
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Job Description
Employer: Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ
Location: New York City NY
The Office of the General Counsel of the Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ is hiring an Associate General Counsel.
ABOUT US
At the forefront of building the nations labor movement 32BJ SEIU is changing the narrative around important social and economic issues facing working families. Founded in 1934 32BJ is the largest union of property service workers in the nation. We have a powerful and important mission: to build and grow a diverse effective politically independent and democratic organization of workers to change our lives for the better improve our communities and build a more just society for present and future generations.
With a commitment to building power for lowwage workers 32BJ is engaged in winning strong contracts for members organizing workers supporting progressive candidates for elected office and moving a broad policy agenda including immigrant justice organizing rights affordable housing increasing minimum wages and expanding access to health care.
The Union has approximately 425 staff in sixteen offices from Boston to Miami. 32BJ SEIU represents over 175000 property service workers including janitors security officers airport workers and food service employees in 11 states and Washington DC. 32BJ SEIUs headquarters are in New York City. 32BJ is an affiliate of SEIU the Service Employees International Union which has 2 million members dedicated to raising industry standards and making life better for all working families and communities.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As an Associate General Counsel you will be expected to handle a wide range of matters relating to new organizing the advancement of workers rights legislative advocacy and the representation of Union members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the Union in federal and state court and before the National Labor Relations Board and other administrative agencies.
- Draft and lobby on legislation regulations and policies.
- Present cases to arbitrators and assist with contract negotiations.
- Advise Union officers and staff on internal Union administration traditional labor law and some benefit fund matters.
- Provide supervision to junior attorneys with respect to litigation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have at least 7 years of relevant experience excellent research and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to workers rights.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a fulltime position based in New York City.
This position requires travel to other locations and events including worksites and rallies and some outofstate travel.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position has a salary range of approximately $137000 to $185000 depending on years of experience and comes with excellent benefits including employerpaid health dental and vision plans for fulltime employees and their qualified dependents a defined benefit pension plan and generous paid time off.
APPLICATION
Please send a resume and letter of interest to . Please use Associate General Counsel in the subject line of your email. Please include where you saw the job. Application reviews will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
32BJ is an inclusive and diverse organization committed to advocating for social racial and economic justice. We strongly encourage applications from people who believe in our mission. We strongly encourage women and people of color to apply.
For more information on 32BJ SEIU visit www.seiu32bj.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
