Sr Associate Counsel

POSITION POSTED UNTIL A VIABLE POOL OF CANDIDATES HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED 

THIS POSTING IS TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Must have a graduate degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the practice of law. Must be an active member of the Georgia Bar Association. Minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience required. 

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments                                                                                              

SUMMARY 

Responsible for providing general legal representation of the Authority and its employees in mediation, arbitration, and litigation in defense of claims (e.g. motor vehicle and train-related claims, slip and fall, trip and fall, and police-related claims including false arrest, excessive force, and other civil rights matters); assisting in the negotiation and settlement of claims prior to litigation; pursuing cost recovery of claims by the Authority against third parties; and rendering legal advice as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

May handle legal representation of the Authority and its employees in one or more of the following manners.

1.  Representation in mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts.

2.  Representation before federal and state agencies and in public hearings.

3.  Handles employee and personnel matters.

4.  Conducts investigations, as assigned.

5.  Researches and drafts, as required, legal opinions, briefs or memoranda.

6.  Provides general advice to and representation of the Authority, as necessary.

7.  Performs other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assigns and reviews work of paralegals, interns and/or externs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Membership of Georgia Bar Association in good standing 

Classification Exempt

Number of Openings: 1

Salary Grade - 22

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

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