Staff Attorney PRCC

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Patriot Rail Company is seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented attorney that can manage assignments and workload with minimal supervision with a can-do attitude to join its legal team.   The Staff Attorney will assist with the handling of in-house legal matters with a focus on employment related matters and claims management. The successful candidate will have outstanding research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Perform legal research and analysis

·         Provide guidance to the Human Resources Department with employment matters, including hiring, termination, discipline, promotion, performance management, and company policies and procedures.

·         Draft and review contracts or agreements and other legal documents.

·         Support business units with legal guidance on operational issues.

·         Conduct due diligence in a variety of situations including but not limited to, business contracts, M&A and compliance of policy and procedures

·         Assist with litigation and regulatory matters

·         Advise and assist with company risk management program, including but not limited to, insurance oversight and claims management

·         Additional duties as assigned

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·         Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-approved law school

·         Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the Florida Bar Association or licensed to practice law in another U.S. jurisdiction and able to be certified as authorized house counsel in Florida.

·         Previous railroad experience preferred but not required

·         A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in-house or in a law firm

·         Previous experience in employment law, general litigation management, and contract drafting highly preferred.

·         Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and drafting skills

·         Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and vendors

·         Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

·         Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Legal Research programs, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

·         The applicant selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test.  Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.  (Background check may include the following: Credit History, Criminal History, Driver License Record History, Education Credentials, Employment History, Reference Checks and Professional License or Certification Review relevant to the position)

·         Valid Driver’s License

 

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

·         Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data

·         Design – Demonstrates Attention to Detail

·         Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

·         Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on collegiality; Maintains confidentiality

·         Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions

·         Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information

·         Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit

·         Professionalism – Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments

·         Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality

·         Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time

·         Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals

·         Initiative – Takes independent actions; Asks for and offers help when needed

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear.  Occasionally required to bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.  The associate is typically in an office environment but may travel and/or visit a railroad or outdoor environment

 

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:

5% TO 15%

 Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility.  We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company.  Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

 

“The Patriot Way.”

At Patriot, we value our relationships – with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot – from the mailroom to the boardroom – embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It’s “The Patriot Way.”