AFA-CWA STAFF ATTORNEY

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Communications Workers of America Full time

AFA-CWA STAFF ATTORNEY / STAFF NEGOTIATORThe Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO is seeking a Staff Attorney/Staff Negotiator to join the AFA-CWA Legal Department. This role supports Flight Attendants through legal advocacy, negotiations, and member representation. We are looking for a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights and the labor movement. Ideal candidates will have excellent writing, research, and oral communication skills as well as the ability to work directly with individual workers and union leaders. This is a remote position requiring extensive travel.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal counsel on grievances, disciplinary issues, and contract administration.Represent the union in litigation, arbitration, and collective bargaining.Conduct research, draft briefs, and review legal documents.Support organizing campaigns, membership mobilization, and public awareness efforts.Assist with negotiations by preparing proposals and advising union committees.J.D. and admission to the bar required.Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.3+ years' experience in labor and employment law, arbitrations, negotiations, or litigation preferred.Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.Familiarity with the commercial aviation industry, Flight Attendant profession and the Railway Labor Act, and experience with labor negotiations is highly preferred though not required.QualificationsJ.D. and bar admission.Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.3+ years’ experience in labor and employment law, arbitrations, negotiations, or litigation (preferred).Ability to work with individual workers and union leaders; strong communication skills.Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.Familiarity with the aviation industry and the Railway Labor Act (preferred but not required).About UsThe Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO represents nearly 55,000 flight attendants across 20 airlines. We fight to protect and advance the rights, safety, and working conditions of flight attendants through strong contracts, advocacy, and solidarity.How to ApplySubmit your resume, writing sample, and a letter of interest through CWA Careers. For any direct inquiries, contact Heather Morse, AFA-CWA Chief of Staff, at hmorse@afacwa.org.Job DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Civic and Social Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr

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