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Assistant Counsel/National Field Representative (Austin, TX Field Office)

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Austin, TX
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    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:February 24, 2025
    Application Deadline:February 20, 2025
    Areas of Focus:Conflict Resolution, Job & Workplace, Legal Assistance, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Policy

    Description

    An Assistant Counsel/National Field Representative position is available in the National Treasury Employees Union's (NTEU) Austin Field Office. The position is in the bargaining unit and has a career ladder on the NTEU pay scale of Grade 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. There is a three-year waiting period to be eligible for promotion from the Grade 14 to 15 level.

    The Assistant Counsel serves as a liaison between NTEU chapters and headquarters. Travel is required. Duties include internal chapter development and organizing, chapter training, representing NTEU and employees in arbitration and other administrative forums, and membership recruitment. A successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: preparing and presenting cases for hearings; legal writing, including post­ hearing briefs; designing and implementing internal issue organizing campaigns; participating in representational election campaigns; and working with chapters and/or other organizations to build their membership and improve their operations. A successful candidate will also have demonstrated leadership capabilities.

    Those interested in applying for this vacancy should send a resume and writing sample, by February 20, 2025 to:

    Gretchen Paulig

    National Counsel

    National Treasury Employees Union

    3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 179

    Austin, TX 78704

    Ph (512) 912-7622, ext. 6216

    Fax (512) 912-7628

    Gretchen.Paulig@nteu.org

    An Assistant Counsel/National Field Representative position is available in the National Treasury Employees Union's (NTEU) Austin Field Office. The position is in the bargaining unit and has a career ladder on the NTEU pay scale of Grade 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. There is a three-year waiting period to be eligible for promotion from the Grade 14 to 15 level.

    The Assistant Counsel serves as a liaison between NTEU chapters and headquarters. Travel is required. Duties include internal chapter development and organizing, chapter training, representing NTEU and employees in arbitration and other administrative forums, and membership recruitment. A successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: preparing and presenting cases for hearings; legal writing, including post­ hearing briefs; designing and implementing internal issue organizing campaigns; participating in representational election campaigns; and working with…

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    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Austin, TX
    Austin, TX, USA

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