Detailed Description
Scope:

Labor and employment law, labor arbitration, personnel and human resources; administrative law; rendering legal opinions on public sector legal issues, including but not limited to, statutory compliance with federal, state and local laws; contracting, including all matters at each phase of the procurement process from pre-solicitation through award, administration, termination, and contract closeout.
May represent the GCRTA's interests in various administrative hearings, and before state and federal administrative agencies.
Requires serving on GCRTA committees and review panels.
Requires working under limited direction with extensive latitude, using initiative and independent judgment.
Serves as a resource for and providing legal assistance to the GCRTA Office of Equal Opportunity.
Drafting and reviewing Board resolutions.
Handling public records requests and subpoenas.
Conducting legal research and preparing legal opinions on public sector legal issues, including but not limited to, public transit and statutory compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Some litigation work may be required.

Job Requirements:
Requirements:

Applicant must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and a license to practice law in the state of Ohio.
Applicants must also be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience actively practicing law.
Experience with civil law within a government entity or organization that deals with government/public labor and employment issues, administrative law, contracting, and analyzing, investigating, and resolving claims, disputes and related matters is preferred.
Applicants must also have strong writing, research and oral communication skills, with experience using Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
Applicants must alo have intermediate knowledge of and skill in using Westlaw and/or Lexis software.
This in-person role will be based at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority headquarters located at 1240 West 6th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.