Sr Associate Counsel

MARTA • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

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, workers’ compensation, employment law litigation 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.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited law school, LL.B., or J.D.
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal experience required.
• Membership of Georgia Bar Association.
• Minimum of 2 years litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represents the authority in mediation, arbitration, hearings, trials and general litigation, to include but not limited to workers’ compensation claims and/or employment matters in state and federal courts.
• Prepares pleadings and other legal documents necessary to defend Authority from inception to conclusion of legal actions.
• Represents the Authority before federal and state agencies and in public hearings.
• Assists adjusters with assessing claims to determine validity and proper action.
• Conducts investigations, as assigned.
• Researches and drafts, as required, legal opinions, briefs or memoranda.
• Provides general advice to and representation of the Authority, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.
• Assigns and reviews work of paralegals, interns and/or externs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree