Attorney II (Transactional and Advisory Emphasis)

• Handles litigation and transactional matters, which may include tort liability, insurance, procurement, contract, environmental, permit, real property, development, transit, civil rights, labor, personnel, pension, funding, and administrative law issues. Incumbents develop guidelines, procedures and forms; ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; and advise and assist staff on legal issues.   In relationship to litigation assignments, incumbents may evaluate liability; collect and prepare evidence; interview and prepare witnesses; prepare pleadings; conduct and respond to discovery; monitor and direct outside legal counsel; and represent SacRT in court, mediation/arbitration, and administrative proceedings. In relationship to transactional assignments, incumbents may evaluate liability; review procurement documents; prepare contract for goods, services and construction; review and prepare real property documents; review and prepare other agreements, including collective bargaining agreements and pension plans; review environmental documents; review and prepare labor and personnel-related documents; and monitor and direct outside legal counsel. 

•       Review, revise and prepare SacRT policies, staff reports, resolutions and ordinances.

• Identify legal issues; conduct legal research; analyze legal issues; discuss issues with supervisor; prepare draft memorandum and opinions; monitor and provide advice on new legal developments related to new cases, laws, and regulations affecting SacRT.

• Prepare responses to staff inquiries; work with staff to obtain factual background; conduct and analyze legal research; draft written responses with legal conclusions; advise staff; conduct appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution; interpret existing SacRT agreements and advise management and staff of interpretation;  and advise staff and management regarding legal issues including on performance and obligations on construction projects, on matters with direct consequence to organization’s receipt, expenditure, and reimbursement of funds, on issues related to SacRT funds, including retirement funds and associated financial obligations; may administer and manage expert consultant contracts.

Formal Education: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited school of law.
Substitution of experience for the required education is not accepted.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney, preferably practicing public agency law and/or civil litigation, OR a minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Attorney I with SacRT.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid California State Bar License. 

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application.

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, are required for this position. Applications and job announcements are available through our website at www.sacrt.com.
 
Completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for most qualified candidates.  SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.