Attorney II/Attorney III

The District seeks a qualified attorney to fill a position within the Office of the General Counsel. The District may fill this position at either the Attorney II or Attorney III level. Appointment will be based upon the selected candidates qualifications, depth of directly related professional experience, demonstrated competencies, and the operational needs of the District.

This recruitment is intended to support the Districts broad legal service needs and may involve assignments in areas including contracts, labor and employment, regulatory compliance, procurement, real estate, and public agency law.

Under direction, incumbents perform a broad range of professional legal work of moderate to high complexity on behalf of the District. Incumbents provide legal counsel and representation to District management and staff; prepare and review legal documents and agreements; assist with administrative matters with minimal direction from higher-level legal staff.

Work assignments require discretion, sound judgment, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to independently manage varied legal matters to support efficient operations, legal compliance, and risk mitigation. This is an unrepresented, at-will classification.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.

• Investigates, researches, and prepares oral and written advice to the Board of Directors and District personnel on complex legal matters affecting a public transit district.
• Oversees all phases of assigned legal matters and litigation involving the District, including investigations, pleading, discovery, depositions, hearings, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Drafts and analyzes resolutions, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Exercises discretionary and independent judgment commensurate with the acquisition of specialized legal skills and experience.
• Represents the District in administrative hearings.
• Negotiates, prepares, drafts and reviews agreements, preliminary reports, title policies, grant proposals, Board reports, letters, licenses, interagency cooperative agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, legislation, and other legal documents and instruments; offers opinions as to legal adequacy.
• Advises District personnel on general liability risk management matters including contractual risk and assessment of first-party and third-party liability claims.
• Represents the District, and its officers and employees, in litigation including preparation of pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents, court appearances, motion practice; partners with and supports outside counsel representing the District.
• Monitors and analyzes current legislation, regulations, administrative law and case law for impact on District business and operations.
• Represents the General Counsels Office at various Board of Directors and committee meetings.
• Serves as a liaison for the legal program with other District departments and outside agencies.
• Under general direction, conducts settlement negotiations and recommends settlement amounts and details to the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel.
• Assists Department Heads and staff in establishing operational policies by developing and applying legal analysis; recommends changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing legal requirements.
• Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions, and other District business.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency law.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education - Attorney II & Attorney III: Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience - Attorney II: Three (3) years of recent and verifiable experience as a practicing attorney in civil or government law, including demonstrated trial experience and experience taking depositions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience, including at least two (2) years performing duties at a level equivalent to the Districts Attorney I classification.

Experience - Attorney III: Five (5) years of recent and verifiable experience as a practicing attorney in civil or government law, including demonstrated trial experience, with at least two (2) years performing duties at a level equivalent to the Districts Attorney II classification.

License and Certification(s): Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Desirables: Strong experience in contract drafting, review, negotiation, and administration within a private-sector environment is highly desirable. Candidates with recent experience in government transactional law, including public agency contracting, procurement, regulatory compliance, and related municipal or special district legal matters, are also highly desirable.

Special Requirements: (1) Must be able to travel throughout the Bay Area and within subpoena distance for trials, hearings, depositions, and arbitrations. (2) Must be able to attend meetings outside of regular business hours .

Physical Requirements : Must maintain the physical condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to attend off-site trials, hearings, negotiations, and to attend external meetings and events.

THIS POSITION IS UNREPRESENTED AT WILL
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employees FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Federal Credit Union
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program

*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements. Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension. ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at ....

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

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