Deputy General Counsel

Essential Functions
* Supervises, coaches, and advises the Paralegals, Claims Section Manager, and Associate General Counsels I and II; responsibilities include selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or recommending termination * Assists in the preparation and presentation of departmental budget, assessments, goals, and action items, as needed * Assists the General Counsel in all aspects of management and administration of the General Counsel’s Office * Prepares and processes briefs, pleadings, opinions, legal memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents * Represents the Commission, as required, in federal and state court, and at hearings, conferences, and other proceedings before federal, state, and local agencies and governing bodies * Provides high-level representation and counsel in all types of legal transactions involving WSSC Water business * Serves as senior attorney in general litigation matters, including cases involving federal laws or agencies * Serves as Counsel to WSSC Water’s Boards * Reviews and drafts, if needed, WSSC Water regulations and standard operating procedures * Researches and prepares major legal opinions for final review by the General Counsel * Responsible for assigning litigation and non-litigation assignments to GCO attorneys * Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Work Schedule
40 Hours Per Week