St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; 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. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Review, develop and update separation agreements for transitioning employees and other employment-related agreements. Coordinate and develop unemployment Compensation responses and strategy, prepare witnesses and represent the organization at hearings or in appeal proceedings. 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 OTHER FUNCTIONS: Assist in other HR and legal matters and projects as needed and other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up to six hours per day, one hour at a time. Standing for up to five hours per day, one hour at a time. Walking up to three hours per day, thirty minutes at a time. Fingering and handling frequently. Twisting and turning of hands occasionally. Lifting and carrying up to ten pounds, occasionally. Pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels, and reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general, near and visual monotony. POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS: N/A 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: N/A MOST COMPLEX DUTY: N/A SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO): Supervised by Vice President, Associate General Counsel COMMUNICATIONS: N/A ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Juris Doctor required from an accredited law school. Admission to Pennsylvania bar required and admission to New Jersey bar preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively advise and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time attorney (budgeted for 20 hours per week). Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania. Learn More Here.