TEMPORARY OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL LEGAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST (CONSTRUCTION/ LAW ENFORCEMENT)

Position Summary *THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY AND PART TIME (UP TO 20 HOURS) WITH LIMITED BENEFITS. (Please see Benefits tab for additional information.) No Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP) will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department.* Provides legal expertise to ensure that the Inspector General (IG) is able to act to the full extent of assigned authority, actions taken in executing duties withstand any legal scrutiny, and the IG is current on legal issues and trends. This role will assist the Office of the Inspector General Engineer with a study of the effectiveness of the Los Angeles Metro construction support department including the procurement process and oversight of the construction projects. This role may also assist with the development of the Office of the Inspector General internal investigation policy and procedures for oversight of the newly formed police department. Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out. Responsibilities Writes legal summaries, petitions, strategies, letters, and other documents for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Researches legal issues and legislation Compiles reports and evidence Reviews and analyzes reports, documents, and problems to identify legal issues and recommend actions/solutions Coordinates with outside agencies regarding cases and matters Researches and drafts various policies and procedures Assists transit court personnel as needed Participates in and consults on investigations, studies, and audits as needed Works on modernizing office workflow Participates in strategic planning Works with Metro Legal department and County Counsel Monitors and recommends legislation to the Metro Government Relation Department Attends various meetings as required Provides guidance, coaching, and training, and oversees the work product of staff Reviews work for quality and adherence to local, state and federal laws, ordinances and statutes, Metro, and OIG policies, procedures, and directives Performs special projects requested by the Inspector General May be required to perform other related job duties. Education Juris Doctor (JD) degree Experience Five years of relevant paralegal, legal, or administrative experience working with legal documents and attorneys, and performing legal research and writing, including at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Licensed Attorney Admission to California Bar, maintaining status as active and in good standing Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting government construction projects including the process and elements such as preliminary engineering, utility relocation and design for a public agency Experience researching and analyzing requirements for procuring government construction projects involving specifications, changing orders, and budget management Experience monitoring, evaluating, or reviewing law enforcement policies, procedures, or performance Knowledge Methods of legal research involving issues arising from California and federal statutory and constitutional law Trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence Principles and practice of administrative law and procedures; California statutory and constitutional law Laws in relation to authority, responsibilities, and obligations of public officials, administrative boards, and agencies Laws, rules, and procedures pertaining to conducting investigations, criminal prosecutions, and public sector contracting, such as public works project procurements Employment law Transportation and transit operations, including bus and/or rail Proper investigation best practices Required hardware and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite Skill Performing legal research Preparing legal correspondence and reports Writing effectively and persuasively Compiling, analyzing and interpreting complex data Applying legal principles, facts and precedents to legal problems Communicating orally and in writing Interacting professionally with various groups and individuals, and working effectively with outside agencies Ability Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor agreements Be sensitive to political issues Analyze situations accurately and recommend effective course of action Maintain and process confidential information Provide proper advice quickly as needed, using sound judgment Conduct or direct investigations Present oral and written statements of fact, law, and argument in a clear and logical manner Carry out work with the highest ethical standards Represent OIG before the public and at the meetings as assigned Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)