SR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL (Employment Law)

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

MARTA seeks a qualified attorney to provide general legal representation for the Authority and its employees in mediation, arbitration and litigation, defending claims including motor vehicle, train-related, slip-and-fall, civil rights matters and employment law. Requires graduate law degree (J.D.

or LL.B.), Georgia Bar membership, and at least four years of legal experience, including two years of litigation. This is a full-time position in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Graduate law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) and a minimum of four (4) years of legal experience.
• Active Georgia Bar membership is required.
• Minimum of 2 years litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represents the authority in mediation, arbitration, hearings, trials and general litigation, including workers’ compensation and employment matters in state and federal courts.
• Prepares pleadings and other legal documents to defend the Authority from inception to conclusion of actions.
• Represents the Authority before federal and state agencies and in public hearings.
• Assists adjusters in assessing claims for validity and action.
• Conducts investigations as assigned.
• Researches and drafts legal opinions, briefs or memoranda as required.
• Provides general advice and representation to the Authority as assigned.
• Performs other duties including Transit Ambassador assignments.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Education

J.D. orLL.B./equivalent law degree

Georgia Bar membership

Job description

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

Job Description

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

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, 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.

Essential Duties And 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia.

Americans With Disabilities Act

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.

Classification:

Non-Represented

Salary Range:

$135,000-$153,000

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.