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Under general direction of the General Counsel or other counsel as designated by the General Counsel, a Staff Attorney II or Assistant Counsel represents VTA in a variety of legal matters, and serves as primary or secondary counsel in routine to complex cases/issues in the areas of public works, contract law, real estate, personal injury, employment, finance, construction, labor relations, civil matters and administrative law; and performs tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility. This person will serve as a vital legal advocate.

The ideal candidate will have experience in transactional law, litigation, or a combination of both and may be tasked with a wide array of duties, including:

1. Initiating and conducting comprehensive legal research, analysis, and crafting and preparing legal opinions, briefs, and pleadings.
2. Representing VTA in litigation, arbitration, administrative hearings, trials, and appeals, which may require in-person depositions, court appearances and hearings/trials, in the surrounding area.
3. Advising VTA staff in public procurement, construction contracts, public finance, and public law matters.
4. Drafting, review, and negotiation of critical documents such as construction contracts, public procurement contracts, and public financing documents.
5. Interpretating, developing, drafting, and reviewing internalpolicies and procedures, legislation, contracts, and other pertinent legal documents crucial to VTA operations.

The successful candidate will exhibit a high degree of discretion and independent judgment, reflective of their specialized legal skills and experience. Proficiency in research and writing is essential to be effective in this dynamic legal environment.

ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL.Applicants should select e-mail as the preferred method of notification. Candidates mustmaintainan up-to-date,validand reliable e-mail address. Candidates are also responsible formaintainingup-to-date phone numbers and addresses on their on-line account. Due to the number of applications received, candidates must check their application status through their on-line account. ContactNeoGovforassistanceif needed.

Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from the NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line (855) 524-5627.NeoGovApplicant support is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you wish to request an accommodation,call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at[Personnel@vta.org]{target="_blank"}.

Application Processing Information

All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for. Although your resume may have all your experience and education details, please make sure to complete each section of the online application to ensure that your information is accurately captured during our screening process.

All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it isdeterminedthat the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications asstatedin the class specification.

Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or e ucation may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.

If selected for the position, candidates willbe requiredto complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees andfail todiscloseany of the criminal background information asrequiredmay be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.

Eligible Lists typicallyremainin effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on, you should contact Human Resources.

If you have questionsregardingyour status as an applicant for this position, please call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at[Personnel@vta.org]{target="_blank"}.

VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or religious needs, absent undue hardship.

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employeeson the basis ofage, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabledveteranor veteran status, etc.