Attorney III

Attorney III

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District

Salary : $178,086.00 - $212,625.00 Annually

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : 25-00181

Location : Downtown Oakland, CA

Department : General Counsel

Closing : 11 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Summary

AC Transit is currently seeking candidates for the position of Attorney III. Under general direction, this position performs a broad range of complex professional legal work on behalf of the District, with a primary focus on defending the District in personal injury lawsuits.

This is the fully experienced level classification and third-level in the flexibly staffed Attorney series. Performs professional legal work for a broader range of increasingly complex legal matters and assists the General Counsel in implementing the Districts legal and risk management programs with a greater degree of independence. Responsible for providing counsel on and appropriate responses to legal actions including preparation and / or review of legal documents, provision of legal advocacy, and legal representation; acts as a legal resource on a variety of legal matters. Performs work that is varied, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment to ensure efficient and effective litigation and / or resolution of legal matters. This is an unrepresented at-will classification.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.

Representative Functions

• Investigates, researches, and prepares oral and written advice to the Board of Directors and District personnel on complex legal matters affecting a public transit district.
• Oversees all phases of assigned legal matters and litigation involving the District, including investigations, pleading, discovery, depositions, hearings, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Drafts and analyzes resolutions, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Exercises discretionary and independent judgment commensurate with the acquisition of specialized legal skills and experience.
• Represents the District in administrative hearings.
• Negotiates, prepares, drafts and reviews agreements, preliminary reports, title policies, grant proposals, Board reports, letters, licenses, interagency cooperative agreements, contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, legislation, and other legal documents and instruments; offers opinions as to legal adequacy.
• Advises District personnel on general liability risk management matters including contractual risk and assessment of first-party and third-party liability claims.
• Under direction, provides expert legal supervision to investigations, fact-finding, depositions, and other activities required in connection with negotiations or litigations.
• Represents the District, and its officers and employees, in litigation including preparation of pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents, court appearances, motion practice; partners with and supports outside counsel representing the District.
• Monitors and analyzes current legislation, regulations, administrative and case law for impact on District business and operations.
• Represents the General Counsels Office at various Board of Directors and committee meetings.
• Serves as a liaison for the legal program with other District departments and outside agencies.
• Conducts settlement negotiations and recommends settlement amounts and details to the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel.
• Assists Department Heads and staff in establishing operational policies by developing and applying legal analysis; recommends changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing legal requirements.
• Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions, and other District business.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency law.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience : Five (5) years of recent and verifiable experience as a practicing attorney in civil or government law; demonstrated trial experience including at least two (2) years that involved responsibilities at a level equivalent to the Districts classification of Attorney II.

License and Certification(s) : Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Special Requirements : (1) Must be able to travel throughout the Bay Area and within subpoena distance for trials, hearings, depositions, and arbitrations. (2) Must be able to attend meetings outside of regular business hours.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements : Must maintain the physical condition necessary to : (1) perform tasks in an office setting operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to attend off-site trials, hearings, negotiations, and to attend external meetings and events.

THIS POSITION IS UNREPRESENTED AT WILL

The Selection Process : The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and / or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Benefits : The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits :

AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension : All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the Districts Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he / she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his / hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace : The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment / examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs : Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, please visit https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / actransit / jobs / 5123569 / attorney-iii

AC Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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