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Legal Intern
Location:
Columbus, OH
Description:
Join the organization that received Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award from the American Public Transit Association in 2018 & 2020! Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is Central Ohio's public transportation provider, providing nearly 19 million passenger trips per year servicing Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union counties. Guided by our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, our vision is to move every life forward. Our mission is to provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork. Position Summary: Performs responsible and professional work in providing support to in-house Legal Counsel through analysis and research pertaining to the organization's legal issues and concerns. Performs duties in alignment with the 2019 - 2024 COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision To Move Every Life Forward. This Position is Responsible For: Provides assistance to Counsel in the Legal Division in a variety of areas, including personal injury, employment and labor, contracts and general corporate matters; performs legal research; Assists in monitoring compliance with all local, state and federal laws, including ADA compliance; Responds to public records requests that are made pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 149.43; Reviews records retention schedules and assists in revising and updating schedules and taking appropriate steps to have records retention schedules finalized. Assists Counsel in assembling responsive records and responding to legal service requests; Files complaints, motions, pleadings in municipal and common pleas courts. Prepares legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs, etc.; conducts examinations of legal records; Assists with collection activities, including debtor location and execution of judgments including possession of property and wage garnishments; Drafts and analyzes proposed and/or existing contracts, prepares legal documents, and reviews company policies; and, Review and process attorney - client incident reports. At Minimum You'll Need: Requires attendance in or graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Legal Intern certificate/licensure preferred but not required. COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are of core importance and essential to the success of the organization. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. COTA believes that diverse and inclusive organizations gain the benefits in creating a stronger and more effective workforce resulting in services that better meet the needs of consumers and in result Move Every Life Forward. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Industry:
Legal
Posted:
May 11 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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