lead counsel

GEICO

<div><p><b>At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.</b></p><p><b>
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers&rsquo; expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That&rsquo;s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.</b></p><p></p><p>
GEICO is seeking a Staff Counsel Procedural Reviewer to join our Staff Counsel team. Job duties include conducting audits of Staff Counsel files to ensure quality file handling and reviewing office practices to ensure they are in accordance with departmental procedures, standards, and best practices.</p><p></p><p>
Essential Functions:</p><p></p><p>
Conducts audits of Staff Counsel files to measure and ensure quality case handling, reporting and compliance with Staff Counsel policies and procedures.
</p><p></p><p>PROVIDES post-audit feedback to management on cases that may need immediate attention, and any violations of Staff Counsel policies and procedures discovered during the audit.
</p><p></p><p>ACTS as an objective source of independent recommendations to senior management and effectively COMMUNICATES findings and recommendations including the identity of loopholes, gaps in policy, and irregularities related to reporting requirements.
</p><p></p><p>PREPARES and PRESENTS reports on audit trends to members of senior management and Staff Counsel Managers and MAKES recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the audit process.
</p><p></p><p>ASSISTS in developing best practices and RECOMMENDS improvements to existing policies and procedures.</p><p></p><p>
ADHERES to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.</p><p></p><p>
MEETS attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.</p><p></p><p>
MEETS the requirements specified below.</p><p></p><ul><li>
Must be able to travel to staff counsel offices across the country and be able to travel at least 25% of the time.</li><li>
Must be able, with or without accommodation, to perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, thinking (concentrating, focusing, assimilating information), reading, writing, listening, typing, speaking, bending, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.</li><li>
Must be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.</li><li>
Must be able to access and utilize multiple pieces of office equipment that may require simultaneous use.</li><li>
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email.</li><li>
Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization.</li><li>
Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills.</li><li>
Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.</li><li>
Must demonstrate successful performance in handling primary responsibility for cases of significant severity and complexity. Must have the following education and experience:<ul><li>
Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in applicable jurisdictions and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.</li><li>
Must have a minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>
Location: REMOTE</p><p></p><p>
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Annual Salary</b></p>
$134,275.00 - $210,125.00<p>
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate&rsquo;s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.</p><br>
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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.<p></p><p><b><br>
The GEICO Pledge:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Great Company:</b> At GEICO, we help our customers through life&rsquo;s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we&rsquo;re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers&rsquo; expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you&rsquo;ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people&rsquo;s lives.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Careers:</b> We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career &ndash; and your potential &ndash; in mind. You&rsquo;ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Culture:</b> We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.</p><p>
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.</p><p></p><p><b>
Great Rewards:</b> We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family&rsquo;s overall well-being.</li><li>
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.</li><li>
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.</li><li>
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.</li></ul><p></p><p>
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.</p><p></p><p>
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.</p></div>

Lead Staff Counsel Procedural Review Auditor

Tesco

<div><b>About the role</b><br>
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This role will report into Tesco's legal team based in Bengaluru and support Tesco's UK-based Tesco's Heads of Legal for Litigation and Employment (UK), predominantly in
</div><div>relation to mass action litigation. The role will also support with Litigation work streams including liaising with internal stakeholders and external lawyers / advisors.</div><div><br>
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<b>You will be responsible for</b><br>
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Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:
</div><div>Mass action litigation:
</div><div>You will work closely with Tesco's UK-based Heads of Legal for Litigation and Employment, and Tesco's external solicitors, producing written work and updates to both teams. This will include:
</div><ul><li>Horizon scanning (including press and social media searches) and preparing regular (daily) summaries of relevant updates.
</li><li>Updating and maintaining trackers with details of claims brought, withdrawn or amended and preparing monthly status updates.
</li><li>Renewing annual document hold notice distribution; updating and maintaining document preservation trackers with details of internal document custodians, in-scope systems and third parties who hold documents relevant to the claim. Responding to ad hoc internal queries re same.
</li><li>Monitoring internal mailbox for business queries relating to the Equal Pay litigation and preservation of documents relevant to the claim.
</li><li>Reviewing and running searches against internal documents to fact-find in response to queries and prepare summaries of findings.
</li><li>Making internal inquiries within Tesco to answer factual questions from external solicitors and reporting back to solicitor team.
</li></ul><div>Wider Litigation support:
</div><ul><li>Information and document gathering from internal Tesco stakeholders in response to queries from the business and external lawyers / advisors.
</li><li>Preparing and distributing Document Preservation Notices for new and ongoing matters, maintaining tracker of responses and leading annual refreshers.
</li><li>Investigating and resolving bailiff letters, warrants of control and other low value payment demands (with supervision from the Group Litigation team).
</li><li>Horizon scanning and sharing internal updates re relevant litigation and retail industry news.
</li><li>Contributing to the maintenance of legal templates, process-maps and best-practice guides.</li></ul><div><br>
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<b>You will need</b><br>
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Excellent project management skills and ability to manage numerous projects</div><div>
5+ years' experience, preferably at a leading law firm or legal outsourcing firm.<br>
&bull; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail</div><div>
Strong interpersonal skills and highly team-orientated, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all parts of the business.
</div><ul><li>A readiness to work on a broad range of matters and develop your knowledge of the business quickly.
</li><li>The ability to work independently and cross-functionally under pressure.
</li><li>Good expertise in Litigation support in a multinational organisation/LPO</li></ul><div><br>
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<b>Whats in it for you?</b><br>
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At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.</div>
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<div>As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.</div>
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<div>Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.
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<div></div><div>Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.</div>
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<div><b>Salary</b> - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.</div>
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<div><b>Performance Bonus</b> - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually</div>
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<div><b>Leave &amp; Time-off </b>- Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company&rsquo;s policy.</div>
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<div><b>Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary</b> - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.</div>
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<div><b>Health is Wealth</b> - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.</div>
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<div><b>Mental Wellbeing</b> - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.
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<div></div><div><b>Financial Wellbeing</b> - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.
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<div></div><div><b>Save As You Earn (SAYE)</b> - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.
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<div></div><div><b>Physical Wellbeing</b> - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.</div>
<b>About Us</b><br>
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At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values&mdash;we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.</div>
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<div> At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.</div>
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<div> We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly&mdash;spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone&rsquo;s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.</div></div>

Lead-Legal Counsel -Litigation

Taptap Send

<div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>The role</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You'll join our energetic legal team of 7 lawyers reporting to the GCC Lead Counsel. This is a high-impact, broad-scope role covering the full legal lifecycle of our operations in the region: regulatory, commercial contracts, market expansion, product launches, employment matters, disputes, and whatever else lands on the legal desk.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">You'll partner across all business functions to advise on decisions, lead projects, negotiate agreements, and communicate legal issues to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, always balancing business priorities with legal risk. You'll drive growth by navigating new legal and commercial challenges (with local counsel support where needed) and won't wait to be told what needs doing.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Responsibilities</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Lead legal support for market expansion and new product launches across the GCC</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Lead or support engagement with regulators and maintain our regulatory compliance framework across the GCC region</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Handle commercial contracts, employment matters, disputes, and general legal work as needed</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Work cross-functionally with business, product, compliance and finance teams to tackle day-to-day legal and regulatory challenges</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Collaborate with the legal team to identify risks and develop creative solutions that balance business priorities with legal requirements</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Requirements</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Legal qualification +6-8 years PQE</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Significant in-house experience (startup preferred)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Fintech/payments regulatory exposure (preferred)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Fluent English and Arabic</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>A good fit for this role is</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Organized and autonomous: you juggle multiple workstreams without dropping balls</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Driven: you thrive in ambitious, target-oriented environments</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Solutions-focused: you find paths forward beyond problems</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Comfortable with ambiguity: new markets and products energize you, not paralyze you</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">A clear communicator: you translate legal complexity into plain business language</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Quick but thorough: you maintain quality while moving at startup pace</span></div>

Legal Counsel

Dallas County

JOB DESCRIPTION
<br>Directs and manages the operations of an organizational section of the Public Defenders Office or co-directs the operation of a division under the direction of a higher level attorney or performs duties associated with high level and/or high profile cases (ex: Capital Murder) by providing all defense counsel services and serving as first or second-chair defense attorney at trial. Manages, evaluates, and trains public defenders and staff. Oversees operations including case assignments, docket call, and plea bargains or settlement negotiations. Performs case evaluation, preparation, and management. Represents the client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials. Ensures effective communication with judges, prosecuting attorneys, court personnel, family members, witnesses, the general public, the media, and other interested parties. Conducts legal research, drafting legal documents, and interpreting laws, rules and regulations. Work is performed independently with general direction from the First Assistant.
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<b>Additional Notes about this Position:</b><br>
This position will supervise the Capital Murder Division. As such, this role must meet all statutory and judicial requirements for representation in capital murder cases in the State of Texas. This includes eligibility for appointment in capital cases pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 26.052 and compliance with applicable Administrative Judicial Region qualification standards for death-penalty representation.
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The managing attorney assigned to this position is expected to possess substantial experience in serious felony litigation, including homicide cases, and demonstrated proficiency in managing complex, high-stakes litigation involving potential sentences of death or life without parole. This position requires the ability to serve as lead or co-lead counsel in capital murder trials, as well as to provide legal and strategic oversight to attorneys assigned to capital cases.
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In addition to standard supervisory responsibilities, this role will provide guidance on mitigation development, expert utilization, and trial preparation specific to capital litigation. The managing attorney in this role ensures that attorneys assigned to capital cases maintain required compliance with ethical and professional standards governing death-penalty representation.
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This position will supervise two capital defense attorneys, two full-time investigators, and will have clerical support. The managing attorney overseeing the Capital Murder Division will be able to utilize the various resources of the second largest public defender in the state, including its full-time social workers, immigration attorneys, translators, mental health experts, and a robust roster of experienced defense attorneys.
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This role requires close coordination with the judiciary, prosecutors, investigators, mitigation specialists, mental-health and forensic experts, and office leadership to ensure the effective, ethical, and constitutionally sound representation of indigent defendants charged with capital murder.
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<b>Management Scope:</b> Directs/oversees staff and day-to-day operation of a section, including budget.
<br>RESPONSIBILITIES
<br>1. Directs and coordinates the overall division operation, including the court docket, which includes assigning cases and work to public defenders and/or staff.
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2. May prepare budgetary input, attend management meetings, provide input on policies and procedures, and perform related operational management duties.
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3. Supervises, evaluates, and trains staff.
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4. Resolves disputes between the court, prosecuting attorneys, and staff and determines appropriate action to be taken for unusual or extremely serious or complex situations.
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5. Ensures that records and documentation are accurate, up to date, and processed in accordance with standard procedures.
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<b>6. Evaluates appointed cases or lawsuits by:</b> reviewing documentation; conducting necessary legal research on applicable law; interviewing clients, witnesses or persons with knowledge of the case; reviewing and gathering evidence, preparing investigative requests; and determining most appropriate action(s) to be taken.
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7. Interviews clients, discusses facts of case, potential defenses and applicable laws and procedures.
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8. Explains legal process to potential witnesses, prepares witnesses for court testimony, and ensures clients are informed on status of case(s).
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9. Drafts, files and responds to necessary motions, briefs or other legal documents for trial and/or hearing.
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10. Gathers, prepares, reviews and presents evidence, exhibits, and related material for trial or hearing.
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11. Represents the client in trial and at all applicable hearings by conducting jury selection, presenting opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examinations of witnesses, and presenting closing arguments.
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12. Participates in plea-bargain negotiations by preparing necessary legal documents and ensuring necessary signatures are secured and documents are filed as required.
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13. Documents client files, prepares trial notebook, and maintains statistical information regarding caseload and dispositions.
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14. Conducts presentations at conferences and seminars; instructs law enforcement and other criminal justice personnel in legal all aspects of the criminal process; and speaks before community and citizens groups.
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15. Performs other duties as assigned.
<br>QUALIFICATIONS
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<b>Education, Experience and Training:</b><br>
Graduation from an accredited law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas. Five (5) years
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post-licensure
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experience practicing law required.
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<b>Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</b><br>
None.
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<b>Disclaimers:</b> This is an “at will” position with no civil service or other appellate rights. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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<b>Physical/Environmental Requirements:</b><br>
Standard office environment.

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FedEx Freight

<p></p><div><p>POSITION OVERVIEW:<br>
Provide representation, legal counsel and advice to the corporation and its subsidiaries to ensure effective operation in accordance with federal, state and local laws.</p><p></p><p>
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.</p><p></p><p>
QUALIFICATIONS:</p><p></p><div>
Sr Attorney-Litigation:<br>
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and appropriate admission to required state Bar plus six (6) years&rsquo; experience and demonstrated competence as a practicing attorney in litigation</li><li>In-depth litigation experience, required</li><li>Experience in liability and workers compensation claims, preferred</li><li>Strong research and writing skills, as well as negotiation and settlement evaluation, communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, including efficient time management</li></ul></div><div><br>
Sr Counsel-Litigation:<br>
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and appropriate admission to required state Bar plus ten (10) years&rsquo; experience and demonstrated competence as a practicing attorney in litigation</li><li>In-depth litigation experience, required</li><li>Experience in liability and workers compensation claims, preferred</li><li>Excellent research and writing skills, as well as negotiation and settlement evaluation, communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including efficient time management</li></ul></div><p></p><div>
Lead Counsel-Litigation:<br>
<ul><li>Juris doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and admission to the required state bar, plus twelve (12) years&rsquo; experience as an attorney with at least one (1) year of FedEx experience and three (3) years&rsquo; experience in Litigation</li><li>In-depth litigation experience, required</li><li>Experience in liability and workers compensation claims, preferred</li><li>Excellent research and writing skills, as well as negotiation and settlement evaluation, communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, including efficient time management</li></ul></div><div><br>
WORKING CONDITIONS:<br>
<ul><li>Fast-paced, deadline oriented</li><li>Travel required, including possible international travel</li></ul></div><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Pay Transparency:
</b></p><p><b>Pay:
</b></p><p><b>Additional Details: </b>This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week.</p><p><br>
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.</p><ul><li>
Know Your Rights</li><li>
Pay Transparency</li></ul><p>
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.</p><p>
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor&rsquo;s legal duty to furnish information.</p></div><p></p>

Legal-Litigation

State of Idaho

<p></p><div><p>State of Idaho Opportunity
</p><p></p><p><b>Lead Counsel &amp; Unit Chief
</b></p><p><b>Capital Litigation Unit
</b></p><p><b>Idaho State Appellate Public Defender (SAPD)
</b></p><p><b>Boise, Idaho
</b></p><p>Full-time (40 hours)
</p><p>$58 - $70 hourly ($120,640 - $145,600 annually)
</p><p>The Office of the State Appellate Public Defender seeks an experienced capital defense attorney to join its Capital Litigation Unit in either a Lead Counsel <b>or </b>a Lead Counsel/Unit Chief role. (The precise position will depend on the applicant&rsquo;s skills, experience, and interests.) The SAPD&rsquo;s Capital Litigation Unit (CLU) represents indigent clients who have been sentenced to death. The CLU handles both post-conviction proceedings in the trial court and appeals before the Idaho Supreme Court.
</p><p></p><p>Regardless of the role filled, the successful applicant will provide zealous representation to indigent defendants who have been sentenced to death. The SAPD seeks a highly skilled, experienced capital attorney who is deeply committed to being part of a client-centered defense team, who will advocate with integrity on behalf of death-sentenced clients, and who will fight tenaciously for clients&rsquo; Constitutional and statutory rights.
</p><p></p><p><b>SCOPE OF WORK
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Lead Counsel </b>in the Capital Litigation Unit oversees team representation of capital clients. Each team is composed of a lead attorney, at least one deputy attorney, a fact investigator, and a mitigation specialist. The team represents indigent capital clients throughout the post-conviction proceedings in district court. If post-conviction proceedings are unsuccessful, the team represents the client in a unified direct/post-conviction appeal.
</p><p></p><p>Primary responsibilities for the Lead Counsel position include, but are not limited to:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Developing and maintaining healthy, productive client relationships characterized by mutual trust and good communication.
</li><li>Directing and overseeing the substantive and procedural aspects of each case.
</li><li>Directing the course of the mitigation and fact investigations in each case.
</li><li>Working collaboratively with other team members to develop cohesive post-conviction strategies.
</li><li>Leading efforts to identify and draft post-conviction claims.
</li><li>Leading efforts to identify and draft appellate claims.
</li><li>Identifying and vetting expert and lay witnesses.
</li><li>Conducting evidentiary hearings in the trial courts and presenting oral arguments in the Idaho Supreme Court.
</li><li>Maintaining the team&rsquo;s focus on the best interests of clients and ensuring the team&rsquo;s ongoing loyalty to former clients by facilitating the work of any successor counsel.
</li><li>Supervising and mentoring other team members.
</li><li>Traveling to courts, correctional institutions, and other locations within and outside the State of Idaho to attend court hearings and/or oral arguments, visit incarcerated clients, and conduct investigations.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Unit Chief </b>in the Capital Litigation Unit oversees the CLU as a whole. When fully staffed, the CLU consists of two lead attorneys, two deputy attorneys, one investigator, one mitigation specialist, and one administrative assistant. The Unit Chief will have primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation and continued improvement of the entire CLU.
</p><p>In addition to fulfilling all the responsibilities of a Lead Attorney, the Unit Chief will also have the following responsibilities:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Making staffing decisions for capital cases.
</li><li>Monitoring and, if needed, adjusting, attorney and staff workloads to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner without employees becoming overloaded.
</li><li>Leading efforts to hire and train new CLU staff.
</li><li>Mentoring and supervising all CLU staff.
</li><li>Effectively managing any personnel issues that may arise within the CLU.
</li><li>Crafting cost estimates for expert witnesses, investigations, and litigation support services, and working with the SAPD Director to make sound financial decisions that allow the CLU to advocate for its clients in a cost-effective manner.
</li><li>Advising and assisting the SAPD Director on agency-wide issues.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Are committed to providing client-centered representation.
</li><li>Have empathy and compassion for capital clients and are dedicated to advocacy on their behalf.
</li><li>Are comfortable working with individuals (including clients, their families, prosecutors, investigators, judges, experts, fact witnesses, and members of the public) from diverse backgrounds and having diverse perspectives on capital defense issues.
</li><li>Have excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
</li><li>Are detailed and able to exercise sound professional judgment.
</li><li>Have trial and appellate experience.
</li><li>Have familiarity with civil procedure and the post-conviction process.
</li><li>Can manage an active caseload of multiple capital cases in various stages of proceedings.
</li><li>Can lead a small team of professionals on individual cases and/or manage an entire Capital Litigation Unit.
</li><li>Are committed to following the ABA Guidelines for <i>the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases </i>and the <i>Supplementary Guidelines for the Mitigation Function of Defense Teams in Death Penalty Cases </i>, as the minimum standard for quality representation.
</li></ul><b>WHY JOIN THE SAPD?
</b><p></p><p>In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, the SAPD offers its employees excellent benefits, including generous leave policies and sufficient flexibility for employees to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Below are some of the benefits:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Nation&rsquo;s leading public employee pension plan - PERSI
</li><li>Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
</li><li>Eleven paid holidays
</li><li>Paid vacation leave
</li><li>Paid sick leave
</li><li>Paid parental leave
</li><li>Flexible work schedules and a partial telework opportunity
</li><li>401K and deferred compensation plan
</li><li>Life/Disability/Supplemental life insurance Employee assistance program
</li><li>Flexible spending accounts
</li><li>Wellness programs
</li><li>Paid annual renewal fees for Idaho State Bar
</li></ul>The State of Idaho offers a robust compensation package, for a summary of benefits click here .
<p></p><p>The State Appellate Public Defender is a qualifying employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
</p><p></p><p><b>WHY BOISE, IDAHO?
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Boise, Idaho </b>consistently ranks high in quality of life and offers a balance of urban amenities and outdoor activities. The city has a vibrant culture with music festivals and a growing food scene. Recreational opportunities such as fly-fishing, biking, skiing, kayaking, and hiking are all within close proximity. The Boise Greenbelt, a 25-mile-long path along the Boise River, is a favorite for walking, running and biking. Known for its friendly and welcoming community, Boise is a great place to start a new chapter in life.
</p><p><b>ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?
</b></p><p></p><p>If you are ready to join the team, please submit (1) a <b>cover letter </b>, (2) a <b>resume with references </b>, and (3) <b>two writing samples </b>. Applicants whose law school graduation is within three years of the application must also submit copies of their law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
</p><p></p><p><b>To accept this position, you must:
</b></p><p></p><ul><li><b>Possess a J.D. from an accredited law school.
</b></li><li><b>Be admitted, or seeking admission, to the Idaho State Bar.
</b></li><li><b>Maintain a valid driver&rsquo;s license and have reliable transportation.
</b></li><li><b>Be able to travel within and outside the State of Idaho.
</b></li></ul><p></p><p>For inquires about this position, please contact Elizabeth Todd, Office Administrator, at (208) 334-2712 or elizabeth.todd@sapd.idaho.gov .
</p><p><b>EEO/ADA/Veteran:
</b></p><p></p><p>The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, is prohibited.
</p><p>The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov .
</p><p></p><p>Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.</p></div><p></p>

Lead Attorney & Unit Chief (State Appellate Public Defender)

<p></p><div><p><b>POSITION OVERVIEW:</b><br>
Provide legal counsel and advice to the company and its subsidiary to ensure optimal business outcomes in accordance with federal, state and local employment laws.</p><p></p><p>
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.</p><p></p><p><b>
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</b><br>
<b>1. </b>Provide legal advice and guidance to FedEx Freight business partners on employment law issues.<br>
2. Handle employment related matters such as employee terminations, EEOC charges and state administrative charges, DOL issues, FLSA reviews, and other government audits.<br>
3. Monitor and interpret changes to and trends in government and legislative matters at the federal, state, local or international level related to employment law issues. Determine company impact and advise senior management accordingly. Recommend and implement specific company responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies.<br>
4. Support the planning and execution phases of various company products, services and projects influencing a course of action that balances optimal business results with legal and regulatory concerns.<br>
5. Perform complex research and investigations; design, draft, and submit documents concerning legal issues to maintain compliance with various laws and regulations; provide legal interpretation of laws and regulations. Draft and review legal documents and review proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk.<br>
6. Communicate and negotiate with external parties, such as government authorities and counsel for third parties.<br>
7. Render assistance and counsel to all divisions and departments on the meaning and application of the company&rsquo;s policies and procedures and on other legal matters to ensure compliance with applicable law and consistency with other policies in terms of company philosophy and goals.<br>
8. Assist HR clients in periodic review of various policies and procedures.<br>
9. Provide education to leadership on employment law compliance.<br>
10. Collaborate with management to devise efficient compliance and defense strategies.<br>
11. Provide direction to outside counsel and vendors hired to assist the company with specialized legal services.<br>
12. Perform independent special projects of a legal and confidential nature for the department or company, as assigned.<br>
13. Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.<br>
14. Perform other duties as required.</p><div><b><br>
QUALIFICATIONS:</b><br>
<ul><li>Excellent research and writing skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet specified deadlines</li><li>Sound judgement and ability to quickly and effectively analyze situations and information</li></ul></div><p></p><div><b>
Lead Counsel &ndash; Employment Law</b><br>
<ul><li>Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and admission to the Bar plus twelve (12) years&rsquo; experience as an attorney with at least one (1) year of FedEx Experience and three (3) years&rsquo; of experience practicing in the employment law area</li><li>In-depth knowledge of employment laws</li><li>Excellent research, negotiation, communication, and human relations skills</li></ul></div><p></p><div><b>
Sr Counsel &ndash; Employment Law</b><br>
<ul><li> Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and appropriate admission to required state Bar plus ten (10) years&rsquo; experience and demonstrated competence as a practicing attorney in the employment law area (both federal and state)</li><li>Strong negotiation and human relations skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li></ul></div><p></p><div><b>
Sr Attorney-Employment Law</b><br>
<ul><li> Juris Doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and appropriate admission to required state Bar plus six (6) years&rsquo; experience and demonstrated competence as a practicing attorney in the employment law area (both federal and state)</li><li>Strong negotiation and human relations skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li></ul></div><div><b><br>
WORKING CONDITIONS:</b><br>
<ul><li>Fast-paced, deadline oriented</li><li>Some travel required</li></ul></div><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Pay Transparency:
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</b></p><p><b>Additional Details:<br>
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<p>FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.</p><ul><li>
Know Your Rights</li><li>
Pay Transparency</li></ul><p>
If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.</p><p>
FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor&rsquo;s legal duty to furnish information.</p></div><p></p>

Legal Employment Law

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