Employment Relations Commission

County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	ATTORNEY CONFIDENTIAL 08-00755     (No working title)
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting salary is between $47,979 and $81,971 annually depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A one year probationary period is required. This classification is in Pay Schedule/Range 71-01. Current state employee’s pay will be set in accordance with pay upon appointment provisions for the non-represented compensation plan for broadband 71-01.
Special Qualifications:	Candidates must possess a law degree from an accredited law school upon appointment and be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin prior to passing probation. Candidates must also possess a valid WI Drivers License or ability to access remote work locations without Agency assistance.
Contact:	Questions regarding the application, please call Toriana Pettaway, (608) 266-8434 or via email at Toriana.Pettaway@wisconsin.gov. Questions regarding position and job duties should be directed to Georgann Kramer, 608-266-9287, Georgann.kramer@wisconsin.gov.
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	4/15/2008
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

An attorney at the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commssion (WERC) has a chance to practice law at one of the nation’s premier labor relations agencies performing a unique variety of duties.  The work is intellectually demanding and oriented toward public policy, yet carries the human interest and satisfaction of assisting everyday working people, their unions, and their employers to resolve work place problems.

WERC is based in Madison but some staff is headquartered elsewhere in the state.  The position will require frequent travel throughout the state.  Please visit our web site at http://werc.wi.gov/ to learn more about us!

Special Notes:   

1. A well-qualified applicant would have exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills, a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of administrative law and labor relations law, experience in administrative litigation and labor negotiations, an articulate and persuasive manner, and a commitment to peaceful resolution of employment disputes.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

Legal research and writing; labor law, collective bargaining concepts and terminology; legislative interpretation; administrative law; contract interpretation; mediation; strong communication skills; ability to manage multiple and competing assignments.

How To Apply:   

Please submit an Application for State Employment Form (OSER-DMRS-38) a letter of application, resume, and a law school transcript to Toriana Pettaway, Office of State Employment Relations, 101 E. Wilson St. 4^th Fl., PO Box 7855, Madison WI, 53707-7855. If you have a license to practice law in Wisconsin, please include your license number in your letter of application.  Deadline for application materials is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.  Materials will be evaluated and qualified individuals will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process.