Attorney (Labor and Education)
PSEA is a professional and labor organization representing over 178,000 members and over 1,000 local union affiliates. The majority of PSEA's members are public school employees. PSEA also represents employees in private schools, colleges and universities, correctional facilities and health care institutions, retired employees, and students preparing for employment in education or health care. PSEA has been an advocate for excellence in education since 1852.
PSEA is seeking a Staff Attorney for our Edinboro, PA office. This position will advise and represent PSEA's local affiliates and members in employment-related matters, including grievance arbitrations, administrative proceedings before state agencies such as the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board and the Department of Education, and appeals to the state Commonwealth and Supreme Courts.
Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience, admission to the Pennsylvania bar, familiarity with labor and/or education law, and some litigation experience. Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills are necessary.
The PSEA Employment Advantage
* Opportunity to work with the largest public-sector union in Pennsylvania.
* Competitive Salary
* Hybrid working schedule after an onboarding period
* No-premium Health/Rx/Dental/Vision Care for single or family
* Defined benefit pension
* 401(k) plan with employer contribution
* Tuition reimbursement
* Generous leave package including paid vacation, sick time, holidays, personal leave.
* Training and professional development opportunities
* A collaborative working environment
Letter of application, current resume and writing sample should be submitted to jobs@psea.org no later than June 11th. PSEA actively seeks diverse candidates and those with the ability to work on a diverse team with a diverse range of people. For a complete job description visit our website at www.psea.org/jobs.
