Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

5-8 yrs required

No

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Hearing Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your legal skills to make a difference in the New York City Transit system? The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is looking for a Hearing Officer to join their People and Labor Relations department.

This position offers a salary range of $73,914 - $97,012 and 479 Hay points. The department is located at 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and the hours of work are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day). This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct and preside over discipline and contract grievance hearings at various Transit locations, including depots and remote locations
- Conduct investigations of complaints, including employee interviews and fact gathering and issue written decisions to form the basis of Transit’s position at arbitration proceedings
- Conduct research to assist in preparation for arbitration proceedings
- Assist with scheduling of discipline and grievance cases
- Present expedited arbitration cases and/or adjudicate expedited hearing concerning shortage, medical disputes, and differential pay cases
- Liaise with client departments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of management and union personnel
- Proficient computer skills including PeopleSoft/EIS and MS Office
- Knowledge of New York City Transit labor contracts, rules, regulations and policy/instructions

Education and Experience:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; or
- A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Industrial Management, Labor Relations or Business Administration or closely related field, and five (5) years of full-time professional experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or
- A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Other Information:

- Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

How to Apply:

- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees must apply via My **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link
- Applicants who are not **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees must apply via the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. website. You can submit an online application by going to and selecting the “Careers” link

Hearing Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your legal skills to make a difference in the New York City Transit system? The company is looking for a Hearing Officer to join their People and Labor Relations department.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $73,914 - $97,012 and 479 Hay points. The department is located in New York, NY and the hours of work are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day). Additionally, this position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct and preside over discipline and contract grievance hearings at various Transit locations, including depots and remote locations
- Conduct investigations of complaints, including employee interviews and fact gathering and issue written decisions to form the basis of Transit’s position at arbitration proceedings
- Conduct research to assist in preparation for arbitration proceedings
- Assist with scheduling of discipline and grievance cases
- Present expedited arbitration cases and/or adjudicate expedited hearing concerning shortage, medical disputes, and differential pay cases
- Liaise with client departments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of management and union personnel
- Proficient computer skills including PeopleSoft/EIS and MS Office
- Knowledge of New York City Transit labor contracts, rules, regulations and policy/instructions

Education and Experience:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; or
- A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Industrial Management, Labor Relations or Business Administration or closely related field, and five (5) years of full-time professional experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or
- A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Other Information:

- Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

How to Apply:

- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. employees must apply via My **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon