SEIU Local 73

Arbitration Specialist

Based in Chicago, IL

 

Are you looking for a job with a growing, fighting, diverse and dynamic, member driven union? If so, a career with SEIU Local 73 may be for you!

ABOUT SEIU Local 73: 
With nearly 34,000 members, SEIU Local 73 has a proud history of raising standards for workers and their families. The Local represents service, technical and professional workers primarily in the public sector in Illinois and Indiana, who are employed in state and local government, school districts, publicly funded social service agencies and universities. Local 73 is committed to helping workers organize and build a powerful collective voice on the job to win fair wages, meaningful benefits, a sustainable retirement, dignity, and respect.

ROLE:
SEIU Local 73 seeks to hire an Arbitration Specialist to work as a member of the Local’s legal department and represent workers during arbitration proceedings. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Perform all duties related to the grievance and arbitration process. 
• Coordinate with Union staff to ensure proper maintenance and pursuit of grievances.
• Evaluating merits of grievances prior to the arbitration stage. 
• Provide support for organizing campaigns and guidance for strike preparation, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory mandates, including Beck notifications, LMRDA requirements, lobbying reporting, and campaign finance issues.
• Review contracts to identify areas of improvement.
• Assist with the training and guidance for Local 73 staff.
• Conduct staff and membership trainings. 
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A juris doctor from an accredited law school and a valid license to practice law in Illinois is strongly preferred but not required. 
• At least three years of experience performing labor arbitrations. Experience representing labor organizations or working for labor-related state or federal agencies is highly significant. 
• Knowledge of labor law, especially as it relates to collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, arbitration practice, and applicable regulations. 
• Personal commitment to the mission and goals of SEIU Local 73 is a requirement of this position.
• Computer literacy and the ability to learn union-specific computer systems within the initial months of employment.
• Occasional in-state travel and overnight travel may be required.
• Strong personal planning and time management skills, ability to develop and carry out work plans with minimal supervision, and ability to direct and work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds are also necessary skills. 
• Excellent independent judgment and attention to sensitive relationships and confidential information are considered key components to achieving performance standards. 
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and occasional weekeknds.

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $110,000, depending on experience, and the role comes with substantial benefits, including a phone allowance, paid holidays and vacations, fully paid health insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan fully paid by the employer. This position is based in the Chicago headquarters of the union and requires in-office attendance.

TO APPLY: 
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, writing sample, and résumé to the Hiring Committee at careers@seiu73.org. Interviews will begin this month and continue until the position is filled. 

SEIU Local 73 is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. 

This is a confidential and managerial position and is exempt from Local 73’s staff union CBA.