Telecommute Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Allentown, United States St. Luke's University Health Network Full time

Luke's are our most valuable asset and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Employment Counsel advises Human Resources and management on employment-related legal matters and helps manage and minimize risk of liability in such matters. The Employment Counsel has a passion for employment law and works proactively and reliably, under tight timeframes and in a fast-paced environment.
Respond to administrative agency complaints, including EEOC/PHRC complaints, OSHA complaints, DOL complaints and NLRB complaints.
Assist with management of employment law litigation matters.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Senior leadership, management and HR to resolve employment disputes and litigation in a timely, cost-effective manner
Assist in preparing and/or reviewing responses to wage garnishments, subpoenas and related agency and court-ordered document requests.
Provide day-to-day proactive employment law advice, assistance and counseling to Human Resources leaders and management for the entire employee life cycle, including pre-employment physicals and background checking, hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, termination, requests for accommodation, leaves of absence, wage and hour, and verifications and references.
Work with Human Resources to help manage and respond to employee relations issues and investigations, including harassment and discrimination complaints and those relating to employee misconduct.
Stay abreast of developments in labor & employment law and recommend, implement, and continuously improve employment law-related training on emerging issues and trends as well as “nuts and bolts” training for HR and management as needed.
Research, advise and establish eligible out-of-state work-from-home arrangements in partnership with Human Resources.
Review Network policies, procedures and practices, and recommend enhancements thereto; partner with Human Resources to develop policies and processes to minimize legal risks and ensure best practices.
Provide guidance and support to HR professionals and management on the interpretation and enforcement of sign-on, retention bonus and tuition assistance agreements and related legal obligations.)
Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 
Comply with Network, HR and Legal Services policies and procedures
Assist in other HR and legal matters and projects as needed and other duties as assigned. 

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POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS: Identified Risks, None Identified and/or Fit Tested Statement Which States That:
Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.
SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO): Supervised by Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Juris Doctor required from an accredited law school. Minimum of five (5) years of experience focused on employment law and litigation, preferably with some experience in-house.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations
Excellent analytical, research and writing skills.
Part-time attorney (budgeted for 20 hours per week).

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.

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