Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
- WORK EXPERIENCE: The ideal applicant will have two (2) or more years of full-time, paid experience as an attorney with labor or employment matters. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) Recent law school graduates who have passed the bar or attorneys with less topical experience will also be considered.
- EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Juris Doctorate Degree and an active Pennsylvania license on the start date. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
- Applicants must provide a sample brief or writing sample.
- EQUIVALENCY: Candidates are permitted to demonstrate experience in related matters.
Represents the City of Pittsburgh in grievances, arbitrations, Unfair Labor Practice hearings and court proceedings concerning matters around labor and employment. Consults with business leads about labor and employment matters.
This position includes a hybrid work schedule and no billable hours.
- Represents the City in grievances and arbitrations filed by Union employees.
- Maintains and develops expertise about laws, regulations, contracts and court decisions affecting municipal employment and labor issues.
- Researches legal issues and prepares legal memorandum, correspondence, pleadings, motions, petitions, and discovery.
- Conducts discovery, including corresponding with opposing counsel, hearings, motions and arguments.
- Conducts trials, and appeals of proceedings in state courts on labor and employment cases as assigned.
- Performs activities, functions, and other tasks and duties as assigned or required by the City Solicitor.
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