Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney will join the employment law team and provide legal advice to DGS staff on personnel and employment law issues. The attorney will also advise on program-specific issues and to other state agency staff pertaining to state contracting, procurement, and personnel matters. The Attorney represents the department in administrative matters in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures utilizing general office equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and legal research platforms, including WestLaw.

Desirable Qualifications:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience drafting Notices of Adverse Action, advising on employee discipline, consulting on EEO and Reasonable Accommodation matters. Experience in or ability to learn reviewing state contracting and advising departmental programs.

Strong ability in legal research and analysis; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Experience in civil and administrative litigation; Ability to quickly grasp legal concepts in multiple or new areas of law; Ability to work independently and as part of a team to handle multiple assignments at once.

JC-496802 - Attorney III

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