[EL] Political law position at AFSCME

[Renata Strause]

I've been asked to help spread the word about an opening at AFSCME for a
political law specialist.  See the job posting below.


NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCYAssociate General CounselOffice of the General
Counsel

*Management Grade 9*
Salary: $92,294 - $157,856Job Code: M1317

This position provides legal representation and advice to the officers and
staff of the International Union and to AFSCME councils and locals
throughout the nation.  Incumbent may work with AFSCME affiliates, officers
and staff to address a variety of legal issues, which include legislative
drafting or technical support; addressing legal issues arising under state
and federal law; providing advice and assistance on internal governance
issues, such as internal elections and administratorships.



*Duties:*



·        Develops, initiates, assists and defends litigation in state and
federal courts and state and federal administrative agencies; and addresses
labor relations questions.

·        Offers advice on federal and state election and campaign finance
law and compliance obligations.

·        Provides coordination and leadership to other legal staff as well
as handle the legal proceedings of the more complex and national issues
affecting the Union.  Emphasis is directed at legal issues involving
organizing the unorganized and on legal issues of nationwide concern to
AFSCME and its members.

·        Advises AFSCME and its affiliates, officers and staff concerning
legal rights, obligations and privileges.

·        Represents AFSCME and its affiliates and members before courts and
administrative agencies.

·        Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or
prosecuting a lawsuit.

·        Provides legal assistance to AFSCME affiliates on issues arising
out of internal union matters including union security issues, and
objections by non-members to payment of certain fees.

·        Performs legal research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda.

·        Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel or her
designee.



*Requirements*

*Education and Experience:*

·        Graduation from an accredited law school; three to seven years (or
more) of legal experience, admission to the bar and membership in good
standing and any combination of education and experience which provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities.



*Skills:*

·        Knowledge of labor relations issues in the public and private
sector.

·        Expertise in Federal, State and local election laws, Hatch Acts,
campaign finance laws and lobbying and related ethical issues.

·        Knowledge of Lexis and/or Westlaw; knowledge of Microsoft Office
applications; knowledge of labor unions and labor law.

·         Ability to prepare legal briefs, develop strategy and arguments
and prepare for presentation; ability to represent clients in court and
other administrative proceedings.

·         Ability to advise officers, affiliates, and other member clients
concerning internal affairs; ability to confer with colleagues in areas of
specialty to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.

·        Ability to interpret laws rulings and regulations affecting labor
unions.

·        Ability to supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate
legal personnel.



*Travel and work hours:*

·        Extensive travel and extended work hours may be required.



*To be considered:  **Send letter of interest, resume and two writing
samples to:*

*  AFSCME*

*Attention:  Judy Rivlin, General Counsel,*

*1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 900*

*Washington, DC  20036*





Posting Date: August 18, 2017

Closing Date: August 25, 2017



*AFSCME is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, does not
discriminate an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color,
age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification
protected from discrimination under applicable law.*
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