Staff Attorney

The Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee is a labor union that represents public employees across Illinois. We are seeking attorney candidates of all experience levels to join our legal staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Representing members and locals in contract negotiations, contract disputes and discipline issues.
• Research, drafting and advocacy for labor and municipal law policy and issues.
• Provide legal counsel and education to clients and members of the community.
• Participate and advocate for members in arbitrations, administrative law hearings, and civil court.
• Advocate in all aspects of contract law, including issue spotting, contract enforcement, and drafting and advocating for terms beneficial to our members.
• Direct lobbying of local government officials concerning issues of importance to our membership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be admitted to the Illinois State bar (or pending for recent graduates and out-of-state attorneys)
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability in legal writing and oral advocacy
• Demonstrated commitment to worker rights and public service
• Willingness to travel in-state when needed, occasionally out of state for conferences/training (the bulk of the work is able to be accomplished remotely/at-home