Assistant Legal Counsel at Creative Financial Staffing

Assistant Legal Counsel - Annapolis, MD

About the Company and Assistant Legal Counsel Opportunity:

• Our long time client, a well known non profit/union, is looking to add an Assistant Legal Counsel to their team
• Company is located in Annapolis, MD. Schedule: typically 8am-5pm M-F
• The organization offers free parking, a brand new office space, waterfront views, and exceptional benefits to employees!
• Reports directly to the General Counsel

• Assists in the implementation of the association’s legal program under the guidance of general counsel, including the evaluation of eligibility for requested assistance.
• Acts as legal representative on matters of employee-employer relations with the Association’s staff union organization (Professional Staff Association) under the guidance of general counsel.
• Advises, represents, and advocates on behalf of members and local affiliates before administrative and judicial tribunals. Conducts investigations, research, drafts pleadings, presents evidence, and prepares and presents oral and written arguments in cases arising in assigned counties.
• Meets with grievants, staff, and local presidents regarding pending cases.
• Researches and provides legal advice at the direction of the general counsel to the Executive Director and members of the management team.
• Assists general counsel in developing training programs for field staff.
• Stays informed relative to developments in the law regarding teacher rights, labor law, Public Employee Relations Board, and school law, generally.
• Performs complex legal research.
• Writes clear and accurate legal memoranda and pleadings.
• Interacts effectively and frequently with general counsel and other members of the Legal Center.

Qualifications for the Assistant Legal Counsel:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Possesses background in labor and employment law preferred. Experience working in a union required.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar and eligibility for admission to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
• Possesses effective oral advocacy and prior experience before administrative agencies, including National Labor Relations Board, public labor boards, and Office Administrative Hearings, as well as appellate courts.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex data, plan and carry out work projects, and alter and refine the methods and techniques used.
• Ability to influence, interrogate, motivate, mediate, or lead persons or groups in gaining compliance with association objectives by persuasion or negotiation.
• Must have valid MD drivers license. Ability and willingness to periodically engage in travel to hearings within Southern and Central Maryland and work extended hours as needed.