The following information is provided either directly from employers or through courtesy of the Lawyers Coordinating Committee, AFL-CIO. The Peggy Browning Fund does not have any additional information other than that which is listed below. Inquiries should be directed to the contact provided with each listing.

Law Students and Interns can access the current and previous Hiring Halls at www.unionvoice.org/lcc/home.html.

November 2009

CALIFORNIA

The Screen Actors Guild ("SAG"), the nation's largest labor union representing actors, is currently recruiting for its Spring Legal Extern Program. This is a part-time or full-time position (40 hours/week) for Spring 2010. The externs will work directly with SAG attorneys on a variety of legal matters, which may include arbitration of grievances pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements, bankruptcy, employment, intellectual property, entertainment, corporate and tax. Work includes researching and drafting memoranda, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for arbitration, and researching and perfecting security interests in motion pictures. Candidates must be a 1L, 2L or 3L student at an ABA accredited law school or equivalent and must be able to receive school credit for participation in the program. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Rachael Aguirre, Counsel, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or via email to, raguirre@sag.org.

Rothner, Segall, Greenstone & Leheny represents labor unions in diverse industries in the public and private sector. We seek to hire an associate with 1-3 years of experience. Strong research and writing skills and a dedication to the labor movement and workers' rights are required. Admission to the California bar is strongly preferred. Please send your resume, writing sample and references to Jean Shin, Rothner, Segall, Greenstone & Leheny, 510 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, or by e-mail to jshin@rsgllabor.com.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Eight-lawyer Washington, D.C. labor and employee benefit law firm is seeking an associate with three to five years experience in labor litigation, administrative proceedings and labor arbitration. Familiarity with ERISA litigation or benefit plan administration is preferred. Strong analytic, research and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement are required. Firm represents employee benefit plans, local and international unions in labor law and benefit matters. Interested applicants should submit resume and writing sample to: Mark J. Murphy, Esq, Mooney, Green, Baker & Saindon, P.C., 1920 L Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 or email to mmurphy@mooneygreen.com.

Small Washington, D.C. labor law firm seeks an attorney with 2+ years of labor law/litigation experience, and strong research and writing skills. The firm represents international and local unions in the private and public sectors, as well as individuals in employment litigation. Please send resume to Zwerdling, Paul, Kahn & Wolly, 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW., Suite 712, Washington, D.C. 20036; RPaul@zwerdling.com.

ILLINOIS

Paul T. Berkowitz & Associates, Ltd. - a fast-paced, humanistic Chicago law firm having a national practice representing labor organizations and multiemployer benefit funds - has an immediate opening for a hands-on, outgoing associate attorney with 0-5 years of experience. Candidate must have a strong dedication to the labor movement and working families' rights. Computer proficiency is a must, including both legal and non-legal research and Microsoft Office. Some overnight traveling involved. Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience. Please forward resume, writing sample, and references to paul@ptblaw.com.

NEW YORK

NYSUT, a major statewide public sector labor organization, seeks an experienced Attorney for a full time career opportunity. Minimum 2-6+ years trial and writing experience relevant to labor litigation required. Knowledge of the American labor movement and its objectives is preferred. Experience in public sector labor law required. Private sector labor law experience a plus. Knowledge of and participation in employee discipline systems helpful. Experience in the review and preparation of settlement agreements preferred. New York Bar admission required. NYSUT offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package. Position is located at NYSUT'S Headquarters in Latham, New York. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements by November 9, 2009 to NYSUT, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 or e-mail: hr@nysutmail.org. No phone calls or walk ins please. EOE

New York City law firm representing private and public sector labor unions and their pension, health and other employee benefits funds seeks an ERISA attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Position includes: plan drafting, compliance and administration; attendance at trustees meetings; and general advice to trustees and fund office personnel. Prior Taft-Hartley experience preferred. Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: erisalabor@gmail.com.

Labor, employment and benefits law firm in NYC with 30 attorneys is currently accepting applications for an associate attorney position. Applicants should have: 1-2 years of experience; superior academic credentials; strong research, writing and analytical skills; and preferably a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement. Former judicial law clerks are encouraged to apply. The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and persons of color are encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to Joe Vitale at jvitale@cwsny.com.

Contract & Grievance Center of SEIU Local 32BJ, with over 110,000 members in the property services industry throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and District of Columbia, is seeking to hire an Assistant Director. Applicants should possess 3-7 years of experience working for or with labor organizations, administering their grievance and arbitration procedures and have a strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements. The Assistant Director will be expected to jointly supervise (with the Director and Deputy Director) a staff of three attorneys (responsible for handling the Union's arbitrations), sixteen grievance representatives and other administrative staff throughout the union's jurisdiction. The Assistant Director will be responsible for grievance review, merits assessments and providing training on contract interpretation. The Assistant Director will have remote oversight (with limited travel) for the union's offices outside New York City concerning contract interpretation issues and grievance arbitration activity. Candidates must be systems oriented and have the ability to set-up and enforce protocols and reporting systems. Attorneys and non-attorneys with significant arbitration experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Excellent benefits and a competitive union-side salary are offered. Women and persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is highly desirable. Interested candidates should send their resume, letter of interest, list of three references and a writing sample to mronis@seiu32bj.org. No telephone calls please.

The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators , the union representing principals, assistant principals and other administrators in the New York City school system, is seeking a staff attorney. At least 2 years experience, preferably public sector, in labor, employment or education law. Duties will include representing the union and members in arbitrations, disciplinary hearings, employer investigations, administrative proceedings and litigation. Please provide cover letter, salary expectations and résumé to Anita Gomez-Palacio, Executive Director Operations, anita@csa-nyc.org.

OREGON

Small, progressive union and plaintiffs' employment law firm , seeks a smart, committed associate or a more seasoned labor lawyer looking for a practice change. We represent a variety of public and private sector unions and individual employees. Our firm offers a close-knit, collegial working environment in a high quality-of-life city. Preferred applicants should have superior writing and speaking skills and serious commitment to making a career of working with us in the labor movement. Please send resume, writing sample(s) and references to John Bishop, McKanna Bishop Joffe & Arms, LLP, 1635 NW Johnson St., Portland, OR 97219 or e-mail submissions to jbishop@mbjlaw.com.

VIRGINIA

UMWA Legal Department has a rare opening for a staff attorney. Our practice is varied, including organizing, work preservation, collective bargaining, safety and health, bankruptcy and internal union affairs, as well as general practice matters. The Department is regularly involved in significant litigation in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies. We encourage applicants with up to ten years experience to apply. If interested, send resume and 2 writing samples to jrivlin@umwa.org.