ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER III
LABOR RELATIONS ATTORNEY
Recruitment #22-005799-0012
Department | OPD General Administration |
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Date Opened | 8/5/2022 10:59:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 9/12/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $75,926.00 - $122,140.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Marie Figueroa Ocasio |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland Office of the Public
Defender (OPD) seeks an Assistant Public Defender to join our team as a Labor
Relations Attorney to represent agency management at settlement conferences and
administrative hearings concerning grievance disputes, disciplinary actions,
and EEO/ADA proceedings. The Agency’s vision is for Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All.
Employees are committed to the core values of a culture of
excellence, client-centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united
as a team in achieving the Agency’s mission. Learn
more about our mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
GRADE
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender is a
statewide agency that provides superior representation to indigent clients at
all stages of the criminal case including trial, appeal, and eligible post-conviction
proceedings. Representation is provided
through offices and services at 52 locations statewide with a workforce of
approximately 1000 employees. The Labor
Relations Attorney will serve as the subject matter expert in Employee/Labor
Relations matters, represent agency management at settlement conferences and
administrative hearings, consult with Human Resources and Labor Relations staff
on grievance and disciplinary matters, and provide guidance to OPD management. The individual selected will also be
responsible for preparing settlement agreements, reviewing and analyzing MOU’s,
providing recommendations to the Chief Human Resources Officer and Public
Defender in Employee/Labor Relations matters, and reviewing OPD policies,
procedures and employee handbooks for legal sufficiency.
POSITION DUTIES
-Representing agency management at settlement
conferences, grievance proceedings, and administrative hearings.
-Preparation of settlement agreements.
-Consults with Human Resources and Labor Relations
staff.
-Serves as the subject matter expert in Employee/Labor
Relations matters.
-Provide recommendations to the Chief Human Resources
Officer and Public Defender in Employee/Labor Relations matters.
-Provide recommendations to the EEO Officer/ADA
Coordinator.
-Ability to collaborate well with all levels of
employees and management.
-Performs other duties as assigned by the Public
Defender.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Five years of employment law/labor relations
experience.
-Experience representing management at settlement
conferences and administrative hearings.
-Experience working with Unions/MOU’s.
-Experience managing statutory timelines.
-Ability to create and maintain strong relationships
with management and human resources.
-Excellent writing and computer skills.
-Exceptional organizational and time-management
skills.
-Experience successfully working in a deadline-driven
environment.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative
environment.
-Active membership in good standing in the Maryland
State and Federal Bar
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you wish to be considered for
this position please fill out the State of Maryland Application (link below).
Additionally, click here
to answer supplemental questions and please submit the following items in one email to
opd-jobs.law@maryland.gov:
(1) current resume, (2) cover letter, and (3) list of references. In the
subject line of the email please indicate “Labor Relations Attorney.”
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The
Maryland Office of the Public Defender is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly
encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.
Assistant Public Defenders cannot engage in the private practice of law while
in this position.