It has been brought to our attention that vacancy notices sent by the Lawyers Coordinating Committee to Law School Placement offices are being circulated without including the specific requirements of the position.  Our members have notified us that applicants have contacted them to apply for positions for which they have no information regarding the qualifications and experience required.  To ensure this service is worthwhile to all the parties, please include the relevant information in all vacancies that are circulated.

CALIFORNIA

LAW OFFICES OF ELLYN MOSCOWITZ-PASADENA OFFICE is seeking a mid-level to senior associate (4 years minimum). Spanish speaking a plus. Person must be experienced in litigation as well as labor union representation and have excellent writing skills. We represent building and construction trade unions and have a large wage and hour class action practice. Excellent salary, benefits and bonuses. Please send resume and cover letter to emoscowitz@moscowitzlaw.com.

The Screen Actors Guild ("SAG"), the nation's largest labor union representing actors, is currently recruiting for its Spring Legal Extern Program. This is a part-time or full-time position (40 hours/week) for Spring 2010. The externs will work directly with SAG attorneys on a variety of legal matters, which may include arbitration of grievances pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements, bankruptcy, employment, intellectual property, entertainment, corporate and tax. Work includes researching and drafting memoranda, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for arbitration, and researching and perfecting security interests in motion pictures. Candidates must be a 1L, 2L or 3L student at an ABA accredited law school or equivalent and must be able to receive school credit for participation in the program. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Rachael Aguirre, Counsel, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or via email to, raguirre@sag.org. 

 

The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), L.A. Local is currently looking for a Director of Broadcast. Under the direction of the AFTRA Los Angeles Executive Director, the Los Angeles Broadcast Department Director manages the activities and staff of the Broadcast department. The Director of Broadcast will be responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements with various radio and television station owners and broadcast production companies. The Broadcast Director will be also responsible for creating comprehensive strategies and implementing initiatives that build, activate, and best serve AFTRA Los Angeles Broadcast membership. A 4 year degree preferred along with a minimum 8 years of senior professional experience in an entertainment, broadcast, and/or union environment. Law degree preferred. A full job description is available. AFTRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For consideration please e-mail resume and salary history to: aftrajobs@aftra.com.

 

Rothner, Segall, Greenstone & Leheny represents labor unions in diverse industries in the public and private sector.  We seek to hire an associate with 1-3 years of experience.  Strong research and writing skills and a dedication to the labor movement and workers' rights are required.  Admission to the California bar is strongly preferred.  Please send your resume, writing sample and references to Jean Shin, Rothner, Segall, Greenstone & Leheny, 510 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, or by e-mail to jshin@rsgllabor.com

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Collegial Washington, DC boutique specializing in representing pension, health and other employee benefit plans is seeking an ERISA attorney with at least three years of relevant experience. Motivated individuals with excellent credentials and writing skills should send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to jhirsch@slevinhart.com, or mail it to Slevin & Hart, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20036, Attention: Jill D. Hirsch.

 

National federal labor union seeks staff counsel to provide ongoing legal advice and representation to national leadership, labor councils, and local leaders. Applicants must have at least five years experience in federal sector labor law, successful arbitration of grievances, and be fluent in law pertaining to collective bargaining and union governance. Salary will be determined on experience and skill. For consideration, please email resume to bpaull@nffe.org.

 

Eight-lawyer Washington, D.C. labor and employee benefit law firm is seeking an associate with three to five years experience in labor litigation, administrative proceedings and labor arbitration. Familiarity with ERISA litigation or benefit plan administration is preferred. Strong analytic, research and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement are required. Firm represents employee benefit plans, local and international unions in labor law and benefit matters. Interested applicants should submit resume and writing sample to: Mark J. Murphy, Esq, Mooney, Green, Baker & Saindon, P.C., 1920 L Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 or email to mmurphy@mooneygreen.com.

Small Washington, D.C. labor law firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of labor law/litigation experience, and strong research and writing skills.  The firm represents International and Local unions in the private and public sectors, as well as individuals in employment litigation.  Please send resume to Zwerdling, Paul, Kahn & Wolly, 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite 712, Washington, D.C. 20036; RPaul@zwerdling.com.  

NEW YORK

New York City law firm representing private and public sector labor unions and their pension, health and other employee benefits fund seeks an ERISA attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Position includes: plan drafting, compliance and administration; attendance at trustees meetings; and general advice to trustees and fund office personnel. Prior Taft-Hartley experience preferred. Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: erisalabor@gmail.com

Labor, employment and benefits law firm in NYC with 30 attorneys is currently accepting applications for an associate attorney position.  Applicants should have: 1-2 years of experience; superior academic credentials; strong research, writing and analytical skills; and preferably a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement. Former judicial law clerks are encouraged to apply.  The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and persons of color are encouraged to apply.  Please send a cover letter and resume to Joe Vitale at jvitale@cwsny.com.

Downtown union side labor law firm seeks associate with 4+ years labor/litigation experience.  Candidate must be creative and resourceful and should have strong research and writing skills. The firm offers challenging and diverse work within a collegial and employee friendly environment. E-mail resume, writing sample and references to: nylawfirm1@yahoo.com.

Assistant Director: Contract & Grievance Center of SEIU Local 32BJ, with over 110,000 members in the property services industry throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and District of Columbia, is seeking to hire an Assistant Director. Applicants should possess 3-7 years of experience working for or with labor organizations, administering their grievance and arbitration procedures and have a strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements. The Assistant Director will be expected to jointly supervise (with the Director and Deputy Director) a staff of three attorneys (responsible for handling the Union’s arbitrations), sixteen grievance representatives and other administrative staff throughout the Union’s jurisdiction.  The Assistant Director will be responsible for grievance review, merits assessments and providing training on contract interpretation.  The Assistant Director will have remote oversight (with limited travel) for the Union’s offices outside New York City concerning contract interpretation issues and grievance arbitration activity. Candidates must be systems oriented and have the ability to set-up and enforce protocols and reporting systems.  Attorneys and non-attorneys with significant arbitration experience are strongly encouraged to apply.  Excellent benefits and a competitive union-side salary are offered. Women and persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Bi-lingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.  Interested candidates should send their resume, letter of interest, list of three references and a writing sample to mronis@seiu32bj.org by no later than Friday, October 23, 2009.   No telephone calls please.

 

The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators, the union representing Principals, Assistant Principals and other administrators in the New York City school system, is seeking a staff attorney.  At least 2 years experience, preferably public sector, in labor, employment or education law.  Duties will include representing the union and members in arbitrations, disciplinary hearings, employer investigations, administrative proceedings and litigation.  Please provide cover letter, salary expectations and résumé to Anita Gomez-Palacio, Executive Director Operations, anita@csa-nyc.org.

OREGON

Small, progressive union and plaintiffs' employment law firm seeks a smart, committed associate or a more seasoned labor lawyer looking for a practice change. We represent a variety of public and private sector unions and individual employees. Our firm offers a close-knit, collegial working environment in a high quality-of-life city.  Preferred applicants should have superior writing and speaking skills and serious commitment to making a career of working with us in the labor movement. Please send resume, writing sample(s) and references to John Bishop, McKanna Bishop Joffe & Arms, LLP, 1635 NW Johnson St., Portland, OR 97219 or e-mail submissions to jbishop@mbjlaw.com.

VIRGINIA

UMWA Legal Department has a rare opening for a staff attorney. Our practice is varied, including organizing, work preservation, collective bargaining, safety and health, bankruptcy and internal union affairs, as well as general practice matters. The Department is regularly involved in significant litigation in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. We encourage applicants with up to ten years experience to apply. If interested, send resume and 2 writing samples to jrivlin@umwa.org.