Job TitleCounsel - Labor & Employment
LocationBeachwood
FacilityCleveland Clinic Administrative Campus
DepartmentLaw Department-Legal
Job CodeT44012
ShiftDays
Schedule8:30am-5:00pm
Job SummaryJob DetailsAs Counsel, you will exercise independent judgment and discretion to perform substantive legal functions in client matters as a licensed attorney. In this role, you will maintain positive client relationships, uphold confidentiality in client matters, and work independently or under the supervision of senior attorneys. You will supervise or manage attorneys and paralegals within the department as needed while utilizing in-depth knowledge and expertise in your area of practice.
A caregiver in this role works remotely in Ohio or Florida, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., requiring occasional travel.To be considered for this position, caregivers must reside in Ohio or Florida.A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Supervise or manage other attorneys or paralegals within the department as needed.
- Maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas, advise appropriate members of the department on legal developments impacting the attorney's areas of expertise and actively seek out opportunities to bring the organization into compliance within those areas of law.
- Ensure timely responses are provided to requests for legal advice in the attorney's assigned areas.
- Identify and proactively seek to implement measures to bring legal services to the organization in the most effective way possible.
- Cooperate effectively and take leadership roles as requested on projects and teams within the Law Department and within the organization.
- Relate professionally and effectively to people at all levels of the organization and utilize excellent problem-solving, writing and organizational skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school
- Five or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, including at least two years specifically in the area of practice, and/or may also include comparable direct experience in legal specialty
- Member in good standing of the Ohio and/or Florida bar or ability to become a member of the Ohio and/or Florida bar within a reasonable period of time
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion to perform legal services
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Five or more years specializing in the area of labor and employment law, inclusive of counseling, employment contracts, administrative charges before the EEOC and state agencies, and employment litigation
- Experience in traditional labor matters, including negotiation of labor contracts, handling mediations/arbitrations/unfair labor practice charges, and advising on issues arising under the NLRA
Physical Requirements: - Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- Ability to operate a computer, audio visual and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver training in person and virtually.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
