MTA Metro-North Railroad, an organization with a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, is a subsidiary agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest transportation authority in the United States.  Metro-North is a dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, new technologies, and service expansion. With a staff of approximately 5,900 people, Metro-North serves more than one million customers per week over 384 miles of rail that link historic Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in New York City and 120 stations in New York State and Connecticut. Metro-North rewards employee resourcefulness, encourages innovation and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment.

The Associate Counsel will represent and defend Metro-North in Federal and State Court and before administrative agencies, focusing on labor and employment law, and provide legal advice and counsel to employees concerning labor and employment law.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Litigate before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts. Provide legal advice and guidance to internal Metro-North departments.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and filings on EEO and other matters.
• Supervise and assist outside counsel.
• Represent Metro-North's interest in miscellaneous litigation and non-litigation matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five (5) years of litigation experience, with demonstrated facility in all phases of litigation, including preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, and making dispositive motions.
• Admission to the New York bar and "good-standing" status.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Litigation experience, with a substantive background in labor and employment law (e.g., federal, state and local EEO laws, FMLA, ADEA, ADA) and strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently, conform to specific time limitations and deadlines, and prioritize and manage varied caseload.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all personnel levels within Metro-North and with external contacts.
• Demonstrated research and writing skills, including command of computer-based research tools, e.g., LexisNexis®.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or comparable applications.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Railroad or airline experience and knowledge of the Railway Labor Act and Federal Rail Safety Act.
• Trial experience.
• Admission to the Connecticut bar and "good-standing" status.

This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to toxicological testing.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

TO APPLY & SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please visit us at http://employment.mta.info.

All Applicants must apply online to be considered.  Metro-North no longer accepts hard copies of resumes.

MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer.