Date Posted:

February 11, 2015

Salary: 

  I:  $66,288 – $92,820 annually

 II:  $80,940 – $113,316 annually

III:  $102,492 – $143,460 annually

(Plus Excellent Benefits)

Description:

Supplemental questionnaire, proof of education, and proof of valid California state bar license are required at the time of application. Please indicate on application which position you are applying for: Attorney I, II and/or III

Brief Description
Provide legal advice, support and representation for the District in advisory, transactionals and other legal matters as assigned by the Chief Counsel. Upon hire, the incumbent will focus primarily on the preparation and review of procurement documents, construction contracts, real property-related documents and other agreements.

Examples of Essential Functions
Attorney I: Handle basic transactionals matters, which may include insurance, procurement, contract, environmental, permit, real property, development, transit, civil rights, labor, personnel, pension, funding, and administrative law issues. Assist with developing guidelines, procedures, and forms to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Prepare responses to staff inquiries, work with staff to obtain factual background, conduct and analyze legal research, draft written responses with legal conclusions, and conduct appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution. Identify and analyze legal issues, conduct legal research, discuss issues with supervisor, and prepare draft memorandum and opinions. Review, revise, prepare district policies, issue papers, resolutions and ordinances. Other related duties as assigned.
Attorney II: Handle transactionals matters, which may include insurance, procurement, contract, environmental, permit, real property, development, transit, civil rights, labor, personnel, pension, funding, and administrative law issues. Review, revise and prepare District policies, issue papers, resolutions and ordinances. Identify legal issues, conduct legal research, analyze legal issues, discuss issues with supervisor, prepare draft memorandum and opinions, monitor and provide advice on new legal developments related to new cases, laws, and regulations affecting the District. Prepare responses to staff inquiries, work with staff to obtain factual background, conduct and analyze legal research, draft written responses with legal conclusions, advise staff, conduct appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution, interpret existing District agreements, and advise management and staff of interpretation. Other related duties as assigned.
Attorney III: Handle complex transactionals matters, which may include insurance, procurement, contract, environmental, permit, real property, development, transit, civil rights, labor, personnel, pension, funding, and administrative law issues. Review, revise and prepare District policies, issue papers, resolutions and ordinances. Assist in preparation of draft legislation. Identify legal issues, conduct legal research, analyze legal issues, discuss issues with supervisor, prepare memorandum and opinions on complex legal issues, monitor and provide advice on new legal developments related to new cases, laws, and regulations affecting the District. Prepare responses to staff inquiries, work with staff to obtain factual background, conduct and analyze legal research, draft written responses with legal conclusions, advise staff, conduct appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution, interpret existing District agreements and advise management and staff of interpretation; and advise staff, management and Board regarding legal issues. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:
Attorney I, II and III: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law. Substitution of experience for the required education is not accepted.
Experience:
Attorney I: No experience is required.
Attorney II: A minimum of three (3) 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 I with Sacramento Regional Transit District.
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.
Licenses: Valid California State Bar License is required for all levels. California State Bar License number and related information must be included in the “Licenses and Certificates” section of the employment application.
Proof of required education, such as college transcripts or diplomas, and California State Bar License number must be submitted at the time of application.

How to Apply:

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, supplemental questionnaire, proof of education, as outlined above, and California State Bar License number are required for this position. Applications, supplemental questionnaires, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com.
Completed employment application, supplemental questionnaire, proof of education, as outlined above, and California State Bar License number must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications, on-line applications, or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298. RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

Filing Deadline:

03-04-15