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Georgia Department of Transportation · 5 days ago

Attorney 6

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking an Attorney 6 to handle a variety of complex legal projects. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, performing legal research, providing legal support, and analyzing legal issues related to transportation.

GovernmentPublic SafetyTransportation

Responsibilities

Responsible for handling a variety of complex legal projects

Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts, professional service agreements, consultant agreements, utility agreements, permits, intergovernmental agreements, IT agreements, property transactions etc

Reviews quit claim deeds for legal sufficiency

Performs legal research and provides advisory opinions on federal and state transportation related issues

Performs legal research and provides analysis and recommendations on contract matters, procurement, regulatory matters, EEO/human resources issues, construction matters, Contract claims, property issues, litigation, etc

Provides analysis and recommendations regarding legal, liability and/or risk-management issues

Works closely in the preparation and coordination of cases with the Department of Law and/or outside counsel prior to and during mediations, trials, and administrative hearings

Provides legal support to all Divisions and Offices within the Department of Transportation

Reviews proposed legislation and composes draft legislation as necessary

Qualification

Juris DoctorateContract negotiationLegal researchLitigation experienceConstruction lawEnvironmental lawProperty lawProcurement lawEmployment lawProblem analysisCustomer serviceCommunication skillsConflict resolutionTime management

Required

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia

Six years of legal experience that includes contract negotiation and drafting

Advanced knowledge related to at least one of the following areas: contract negotiation and drafting, construction law, environmental law, property law, condemnation law, procurement law, employment law, the Georgia Open Records Act, and/or regulation interpretation and compliance

Demonstrated experience managing and resolving conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact

Demonstrated excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience expressing ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively

Makes clear and convincing oral presentations

Facilitates an open exchange of ideas

Demonstrated experience identifying and analyzing problems

Demonstrated experience using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions

Demonstrated experience finding alternative solutions to complex problems

Demonstrated experience distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments

Demonstrated experience to quickly adapt to change including new policies and procedures

Displays high level of self-motivation

Demonstrated ability to recognize opportunities to help the organization accomplish its objectives

Possess good time management skills

Committed to providing quality customer service

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of and experience related to two or more of the following areas: contract negotiation and drafting, construction law, environmental law, property law, condemnation law, procurement law, employment law, the Georgia Open Records Act, and/or regulation interpretation and compliance

Demonstrated experience with the transportation industry or a federal, state or local government agency

Working knowledge of litigation in state and/or federal courts and/or in the Office of State Administrative Hearings, including trial preparation, trial experience, application of the rules of evidence and application and interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations