The Deputy Director of Workplace Relations (DDWR) is an expert on workplace conduct matters for judges, court unit executives (CUEs) and judiciary employees. The DDWR works with the Director of Workplace Relations (DWR) to initiate and direct conflict resolution, voluntary mediation, and to provide expert guidance of the formal EDR complaint process throughout the circuit.
Required Qualifications: - This position calls for a minimum of five years of legal work experience in public service, business, or a law firm. At least three of the five years of experience should include extensive engagement with federal civil rights laws (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, VAWA, etc.), their state law equivalents, or work in other relevant areas of employment or civil rights law. - Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school. - Admission to practice before the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or possession. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working directly with judges and court staff in a judiciary employment environment. - Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information in a variety of contexts and to maintain strict confidentiality in complex situations - Skill in collaborative problem solving and consensus building. - Experience in workplace investigations and dispute resolution processes or their equivalent. - Skill in strategic planning for short- and long-term training programs. - Superior writing, speaking, listening, and presentation skills. - Advanced ability to think critically and strategically, and to develop and implement innovative programs and practices. - Exceptional emotional intelligence and track record of building strong working relationships with colleagues in diverse roles.
The DDWR functions with a high degree of independence and discretion, with broad direction from the DWR. The DDWR also plays an important leadership role in the Office of Workplace Relations (OWR), overseeing the work of the Office and its staff as designated or as directed by the DWR. Representative duties include: -Under the direction of the Director of Workplace Relations (DWR) and in collaboration with other members of OWR, implement all aspects of the EDR Policy and related employment policies throughout the circuit. - Serve as an "alter ego" to the Director of Workplace Relations in directing and resolving workplace conduct matters for judges, court unit executives, and judiciary staff, and acting in a leadership and/or supervisory role to OWR staff as needed and as directed by the DWR. - Provide confidential advice to employees pursuant to the EDR Policy. - Direct and resolve workplace conduct matters. Serve as mediator of employment disputes in court units throughout the circuit and resolve issues through facilitated negotiations. - Develop and direct training for judges, CUEs, supervisors, EDR Coordinators, and judiciary personnel on equal employment opportunity rights and responsibilities, policies, recruitment and selection practices, and other workplace issues. - Serve as an expert on EDR, EEO and related issues for committees of the circuit judicial council, the court of appeals, and applicable judicial council committees. Conduct research, analyze alternatives, prepare appropriate recommendations, and identify courses of action on matters submitted to judicial council committees. - Provide sound advice, guidance and recommendations to managers, supervisors, unit executives, and judges based on well-supported facts and consistent with applicable policies, procedures, practices, and standards. - Serve as an employment dispute resolution coordinator, if appointed. - Develop and initiate employment surveys and track and analyze data and identify trends. Make recommendations to the chief circuit judge, circuit executive, and judicial council based on in- depth analysis. - Perform other duties as required.