Atlanta, GA
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Corporate Operations
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Perm
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$100k - $120k (estimate)
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Performs legal research and drafts legal opinions on matters involving the Authoritys interests.2. Conducts investigations, as assigned. 3. Represents the Authority in mediation, arbitration, and litigation of tort claims.4. Assists, interprets, and advises the Authority on contracts, resolutions, and other documents requiring legal interpretations.5. Prepares pleadings and other legal documents necessary to defend the Authority from inception to conclusion of legal actions.6. Provides general representation to the Authority as assigned.7. Prepares and provides seminars and training to various departments of the Authority.8. Reviews and analyzes requests for public records from attorneys, the public, the media, and other parties. Provides internal legal guidance for the retrieval, review, and distribution of open records. Determines whether open records are subject to redaction or withholding due to a legal exception.10. Performs a detailed review and analysis of responsive records before disclosure to remove/redact any exempt contents. Coordinates responses to requests for production of documents and other legal requests. 12. Helps support MARTAs mission and Operations Department by serving as a transit ambassador (e.g., answering questions, assisting patrons with questions, passing out information to MARTA employees) at least once per year to enhance the customer riding experience during large or special events in the region.13. Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Assigns and reviews work of paralegals including a paralegal designated to support Open Records Act responses.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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Performs a broad range of legal assignments including, but not limited to, preparing memoranda, letters and briefs and represents the Authority in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and litigation... in defense of claims that are complex in nature. Perform legal research, conduct investigations, draft legal opinions, and provide advice on a variety of legal matters. Reviews and analyzes requests for public records from attorneys, the public, the media, and other parties. Will serve as the Authoritys open records officer. Represents the Authority in State and Federal Court in tort and employment litigation.We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .