JOB
*** THIS IS AN EXEMPT POSITION ***The Transportation Attorney I for the West Virginia Department of Transportation works under the Executive Division, Division Director and/or Attorney Manager. The incumbent in this position will serve in the Real Property Section. This position performs legal support duties in a specialized legal practice area for the section. The duties for this position include legal research; review, evaluate, draft, and make recommendations regarding application of all statutes, regulations, guidelines and policies; performs analysis; make legal recommendations of case strategy; title searches; file court documents with county clerks; draft pleadings; develop litigation tactics, all related to Real Property and Condemnation issues. In this position there is a responsibility to recommend solutions to problems that may come from both within and outside of the Agency which may require analysis and probing to develop a conclusion. This position will analyze and make recommendations to the Attorney Manager and/or Division Director. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate must be discreet and tactful in safeguarding sensitive information and be able to work with and maintain confidential information. Will consult with agency attorneys on the interpretation of court opinions and adaptations of policies and guidelines. Statewide travel will be required: therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. Performs similar or related work as required.Pay Grade 19
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Provide support to Division staff of a specialized legal practice area including attorneys, and administrative support in determining case strategy, developing litigation tactics, research, investigations, and conducting litigation• Report to the Director and/or Attorney Manager• Rendering legal recommendations to the Director and/or Attorney Supervisor• Must use independent judgment in the interpretation and adaption of policies and guidelines• May represent the agency before administrative forums not requiring law license• Performs legal work in connection specialized area of assignment such as contract law, employment law, real property law, collections and civil litigation matters• Makes recommendations to Director and/or Attorney Manager regarding further appeal of contested cases• Consults with agency staff on the interpretation of court opinions and statutes, the application of rules and regulations, and related matters where a serious legal issue is involved• Personal contacts are with individuals or groups from outside the agency in a moderately unstructured setting• Answering telephone inquiries, written inquiries including Freedom of Information Act requests and correspondence• Performs related duties as assigned• Travel may be required, therefore; a valid driver’s license will be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION Graduation from a regionally accredited or American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEThis is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.