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Sacramento Regional Transit District

Attorney III/Senior Attorney (Litigation Emphasis)

Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


SALARY:

$126,192.00 - $201,372.00 Annually

LOCATION:

2811 O Street Sacramento, CA

JOB TYPE:

Full Time

DEPARTMENT:

Risk Management

OPENING DATE:

11/08/2023

CLOSING DATE:

Continuous

Description

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED.

Attorney III - $126,192.00 - $176,628.00 Annually

The purpose of this position is to provide legal advice, support, and representation for the SacRT in litigation and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel. In some instances, the incumbent may be assigned to work in a department other than the Legal Services Department. In those instances, the incumbent will report to and address legal matters as assigned by the applicable member of the Executive Management Team.

This is the experienced advanced professional level in the attorney series wherein the incumbent applies specialized expertise in handling a full range of legal matters and complex assignments. This class works under limited guidance and direction, receiving general instructions regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments, but retaining discretion over the procedures and techniques to be applied to an assignment.

Senior Attorney - $143,844.00 - $201,372.00 Annually

The purpose of this position is characterized by a combination of supervisory duties over legal staff and the practice of law by providing legal advice, support, and representation for SacRT in the most complex litigation and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.

Incumbents apply highly specialized expertise to the most complex and specialized assignments. This class works under the guidance of the General Counsel, receiving administrative direction regarding the goals and approach to projects or assignments, but retaining discretion over the procedures and techniques to be applied to an assignment.

Examples of Duties

Attorney III

Handles complex litigation matters.

Develops guidelines, procedures and forms; ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; and advises and assists staff on legal issues.

Evaluates liability; collects and prepares evidence; interviews and prepares witnesses; prepares pleadings; conducts and responds to discovery; monitors and directs outside legal counsel; and represents the SacRT in court, mediation/arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

Identifies legal issues; conducts legal research; analyzes legal issues; discusses issues with supervisor; prepares memorandum and opinions on complex legal issues; monitors and provides advice on new legal developments related to new cases, laws, and regulations affecting SacRT.

Senior Attorney

Supervises professional, paraprofessional and support staff; maintains knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws, regulations, rulings, interpretations and court decisions as they affect SacRT and provides advice and guidance to staff.

Supervises conduct of litigation and dispute resolution services for SacRT. Evaluates new litigation files; monitors case management and conduct of litigation. Develops and implements litigation guidelines, procedures, and forms.

Identifies legal issues; conducts legal research; analyzes legal issues; discusses issues with legal staff and management; prepares memorandum and opinions on complex legal issues; monitors and provides advice on new legal developments related to new cases, laws, and regulations affecting SacRT.

Minimum Qualifications

Attorney III/Senior Attorney

Formal Education:

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

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid California State Bar License

Experience for Attorney III:

A minimum of five (5) 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 II with Sacramento Regional Transit District.

Experience for Senior Attorney:

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney, preferably practicing public agency law and/or civil litigation, or a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Attorney III or comparable position with Sacramento Regional Transit District.

Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information

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 is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed employment application and proof of education 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 as applications are reviewed. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application.

SacRT is an Equal Opportunity EOE Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

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