Assistant General Counsel, Board Of Labor Relations

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a writing sample, a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pamela Rochette at pamela.rochette@ct.gov. 

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In the Department of Labor, Board of Labor Relations, this class is accountable for the preparation and presentation of legal advice and assistance for the State Board of Labor Relations and in matters pertaining to state employee collective bargaining rights, the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration including representation of the Boards in courts.

• Acts as the Legal Officer for the State Board of Labor Relations; researches and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authority in preparation of opinions, briefs and other legal documents;
• Prepares pleadings and other court papers in connection with suits, trials, appeals and other legal procedures;
• Tries cases before all courts;
• Drafts administrative orders, regulations, rulings, directives, guidelines and agreements; 
• Advises whether Board policies and guidelines conform to statutory purpose and authority;
• Advises upon evidential value of data brought forth in administrative hearings;
• Researches and prepares material for trial of law suits;
• Prepares and edits Board forms, educational materials and indices;
• Assists in drafting of proposed legislation;
• Provides assistance in implementing newly passed legislation;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May assist in preparation of agenda and conduct of executive sessions and deliberations of the Board;
• May testify before legislative committees;
• Performs above duties for the Board of Mediation and Arbitration when collective bargaining rights of state employees are involved;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • Connecticut Labor Relations Act, Municipal Employees Relations Act, State Employees Relations Act, School Board - Teacher Negotiation Act, Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and statutes concerning arbitration, mediation and fact finding;
  • federal and state labor law decisions; considerable knowledge of legal research methods and procedures;
• Knowledge of
  • legal practices and procedures in Connecticut;
  • rules of statutory construction;
• Considerable
  • litigation and legal counseling skills;
  • interpersonal skills;
  • Considerable ability to
  • prepare legal documents and apply judicial decisions to interpretation of statutes;
  • prepare legal briefs and present oral argument;
• Ability to conduct legal research; ability to draft/review legislation; some supervisory ability.

Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney dealing with labor relations and administrative law and procedure.

• Writing legal opinions, briefs, memoranda of law and related documents.
• Interpreting state and federal collective bargaining statutes and labor law decisions.
• Practicing before the Connecticut Board of Labor Relations and/or the National Labor Relations Board.
• Briefing and arguing appeals from state agency decisions under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.