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Litigation Attorney in Denver, CO

Regional Transportation District Nov 28,2016 Sep 12,2016 Location USA Denver CO
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$94624-$157706

Min 4 yrs required

Profile

Associate General Counsel Duties: Performs general legal services for the organization and is responsible for one or more areas of legal specialization such as real estate, construction, intergovernmental agreements, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, employment, labor, workers' compensation, and contracts. Supervises and administers all necessary legal services in assigned matters, in conjunction with other in-house or outside legal counsel as required. Performs all aspects of legal services in assigned areas of legal specialization and is primarily responsible for developing and representing the organization's legal positions in such areas. Provides legal support, advice and advocacy for internal departments, divisions and the Board of Directors. Handles a wide variety of claims by or against the organization that may include general civil litigation, administrative hearings (PUC, labor, workers' compensation, civil rights, and others), arbitrations, contract claims, property damage subrogation claims, collection matters, and related discovery and depositions. Assists or conducts real estate acquisition and sale of parcels in a wide variety of areas, title review, drafting and reviewing contracts, easements, leases and other documents; and negotiating and preparing documents for joint development of transportation projects with local jurisdictions and private developers. Assists in preparation of contracts and governmental agreements for funding of joint projects, construction, utility relocation, and environmental studies. Supervise and coordinate the activities of outside legal counsel retained by the organization for one or more specialized types of litigation.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school; current membership in the Colorado Bar. Education in anticipated fields of legal specialization, e.g., real estate, construction, intergovernmental agreements, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, employment/civil rights, labor, workers' compensation, and/or contracts. 4+ years of experience in the practice of law after admittance to the bar. (Individual recruitments may require experience in one or more particular fields of legal specialization as set forth above to satisfy the anticipated needs for in-house legal representation, including transactional and/or trial/hearing experience. Proficiency in at least one area of legal specialization, such as real estate, construction, intergovernmental agreements, commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, employment/civil rights, labor, workers' compensation, and contracts. Proficiency in legal issues involving governmental entities. Ability to conduct computerized and non-computerized legal and factual research, including Westlaw. Ability to prepare briefs, memoranda and other legal documents, and to engage in oral advocacy, with strong analytical and advocacy skills. Ability to maintain familiarity with general legal areas. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sequences concepts logically, clarifies complex information, and gains understanding of complex material easily. Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest of confidentiality. Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details. OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities. Good written and verbal communication, organized thought processes, polite and respectful of others, adapts presentations to the audience.

Deadline: September 23, 2016

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Job: IRC32660

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