Labor/employment Attorney Court Services Division

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Labor/Employment Attorney, Court Services Division
Responsibilities: Works with the Senior Labor/Employment Attorney performing highly responsible labor relations legal work in support of the Courts. Represents chief circuit judges and circuit court clerks in labor relations matters (excluding the litigation phase), negotiates labor contracts, and provides legal counsel on labor and employment matters. Advises the Administrative Director and Human Resources on employment law matters. Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude for professional judgment in consultation with chief judges and circuit clerks. The position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Court Services, but may be asked to perform general legal work at the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel. Plans strategies for collective bargaining and labor relations and confers with judicial officers or other court system managers to plan local court strategy for contract negotiations. Consistent with Supreme Court policies and standards, provides legal advice to judges and court managers on labor relations and employment matters. Conducts labor/management relations activities including meetings with union officials and bargaining teams for the purpose of negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Conducts meetings with judicial employers and managers and various county officials to discuss and develop and finalize bargaining objectives. Reviews and drafts contract proposals and counterproposals for negotiations. Discusses and advises employer representatives on the status of negotiations, union positions and proposals, possible resolutions and alternatives to union proposals. Prepares correspondence related to labor relations activities such as existing contract amendments and clarification on union positions and proposals. Researches labor and employment laws and administrative findings, wage data and surveys and other matters concerning Human Resource issues. Review and draft employment policies and serve as a legal resource for the HR Unit. May perform additional legal duties under the supervision of the Chief Legal Counsel. May serve as liaison to one or more Supreme Court Committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

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