Description:
Duties:Provides legal counsel to A Public Transit Agency focusing primarily on litigation, with cross-functional work in employment, labor law, administrative law, and contracts and real estate, as needed. Within these disciplines, duties include providing legal support, as well as advice and counsel to various departments within the Authority. Represents the Authority's interests in federal, state and municipal courts, various administrative hearings, and before state and federal administrative agencies. Some litigation work may be required. Prepares legal reports and memoranda and renders legal opinions on public sector legal issues as requested. Performing other duties of a similar nature may be required.
Areas of expertise should responsibility include:
- Serves as legal counsel on all litigation matters, including personal injury, workers' compensation, employment discrimination, contracts and real estate;
- Handles litigation, administrative hearings and dispute resolution
- Handles labor arbitrations when required;
- Provides legal advice and counsel in various legal disciplines to departments within the Authority; including Litigation and Workers' Compensation.
- Within these disciplines, duties include advice and counsel to various departments within the Authority.
- Areas of expertise should include litigation and dispute resolution involving matters like personal injury, workers' compensation, employment, and contracts.
- Handles public records requests and subpoenas;
- Reviews and prepares various documents required for operation and administration of apolitical subdivision of the state of Ohio, identifying any legal deficiencies in documents and advising on courses of action.
This position also requires serving on GCRTA committees and review panels. The position alsorequires working under limited direction with extensive latitude, using initiative and independent judgment.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
Applicant must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a license to practice law in the state of Ohio. Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years experience actively practicing civil litigation. Applicants with less than five (5) years of relevant legal experience will also be considered. Applicants must also have strong writing, research, and oral communication skills. Applicants must also have experience with Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as intermediate knowledge of Group Wise/Outlook, or similar email communication, and the Internet. Applicants must also have intermediate knowledge of LEXIS and/or Westlaw software.