LABOR RELATIONS COUNSEL (TECHNICAL ADVISOR II)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Legal Services is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, energetic labor attorney to fill the position of Labor Relations Counsel (Technical Advisor II) for Labor Relations matters.  This position works within the Legal Services--Labor section, collaborates with other labor attorneys, and performs highly technical legal work in all areas of State labor relations.  The ideal candidate is seeking a fast-paced legal practice that makes a positive impact on State government.  We invite all dynamic attorneys interested in meaningful legal work to apply.

CMS Legal Services is comprised of several units, including attorneys and support staff, who provide counsel to CMS management and operations bureaus/offices as well as other governmental stakeholders.  Legal Services' CMS bureau/office clients include the CMS Director's Office, Administrative Operations; Finance and Management; Internal Audit; Governmental Affairs, Bureau of Property Management; Administrative Hearings; Agency Services; Benefits; Business Enterprise Program; Communication and Information; Diversity and Inclusion; Labor Relations; Project Management; Operational Excellence, Rapid Results; Personnel; and Strategic Sourcing.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction of the Senior Labor Relations Counsel, conducts investigations of facts surrounding arbitration cases.
• Conducts negotiations with various collective bargaining representatives with limited authority to make settlements of grievances pending at arbitration.
• Represents the Department in matters pending before the Illinois Labor Relations Board.
• Provides legal interpretations and opinions on questions presented to the legal unit by the Agency.
• Reviews disciplinary actions taken by the Department and other agencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school and possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) + years professional experience in the practice of labor relations law.
• Prefers two (2) + years professional work working to ensure collective bargaining agreement compliance. 
• Prefers two (2) + years professional experience in arbitration practice. 
• Prefers two (2) + years professional experience in legal issues related to oversight and coordination of labor-related grievance and discipline matters.
• Prefers two (2) + years professional experience with collective bargaining agreements, including negotiations and administration matters. 
• Prefers two (2) + years professional experience working with governmental law, rules, and policies, such as State government.
• Prefers one (1) + year of professional experience presenting legal training. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

•      This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
•      Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
•      Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel multiple times/ week, including overnight stays.