Description

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney provides legal advice to DGS staff on program-specific issues and 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:

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-495396 - Attorney III

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