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Attorney, Title III - 516990Job ID:516990Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:External - Posting DescriptionAttorney, Title III - 516990Organization: Chief Operating OfficerDepartment: Legal ServicesLocation: Chattanooga, TNRelocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.Posting Open: 08/16/2024Posting Close: 08/22/2024 at 11:59 PM ESTGrade / Salary: CompetitvePosition Purpose:Applies a full level of knowledge of the legal policies, principles, and practices that are necessary to acquire, maintain, and/or dispose of TVA land or landrights for all organizations in TVA. Performs legal services for routine to complex real estate transactions, which include preparing legal instruments, examining abstracts of title, performing legal research, and providing guidance and assistance to customers. May give technical guidance and direction to Title Attorneys, Paralegals, and Realty Representatives. May serve as mentor to the Title Attorneys to enhance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and work ethics.Principal Accountabilities:
Prepares contracts, easements, deeds, closing packages, and other supporting legal documents for TVA real estate transactions to acquire land or landrights. Reviews and approves the accuracy and legal sufficiency of these legal instruments and supporting documents prepared by contractors and other employees, primarily where the matters are routine
Prepares contracts, easements, deeds, and other supporting legal documents for TVA real estate transactions to dispose of land or landrights, primarily where the matters are routine. For routine transactions, reviews and approves the accuracy and legal sufficiency of disposal instruments and supporting documents prepared by title attorneys, paralegals, and other staff.
Prepares preliminary title notes and abstracts of title on an as-needed basis. Examines abstracts of title, renders legal opinions of title, identifies title deficiencies, researches legal issues, and recommends curative measures to ensure that TVA acquires acceptable title to land in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in conformance with standard TVA legal, ethical, and program policies and procedures.
Closes land transactions involving unusual or special considerations. Handles any post-closing title or financial considerations.
Provides legal consultation to responsible TVA organizations on issues involving real estate transactions, advising as to the legal consequences of alternative courses of action.
Represents TVA in external contacts with the legal or lay community in regard to issues involving real estate transactions, primarily where the matters are routine. Weigh facts, presumptions and practical considerations, identifies issues and interprets law to provide quality legal real estate services.
Prepares pleadings and supporting title documentation and land data for the use of the General Counsel’s office in condemnation proceedings. Occasionally testifies in court proceedings as an expert witness on title issues.
Analyzes various issues associated with proposed and active real estate transactions affecting TVA land or landrights in relation to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines, primarily where the matters are routine. Interfaces with the General Counsel’s office and Watershed Operations to ensure decisions are made that will not be adverse to TVA’s interests and operations and will optimize multiple public benefits from TVA’s real property assets.
Minimum Requirements:Education —Incumbent must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and must adhere to professional, competent, and ethical conduct.Experience —Must have a minimum of at least five years of legal experience with real estate issues.Certification/License, etc —Must be a licensed attorney qualified to practice law in any one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities —Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must possess the ability to produce professional work and the skills to multi-task under a heavy workload. Must possess the ability to use various legal resources, libraries, and computerized legal databases.
Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions
Equal Employment OpportunityTVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.Drug-Free WorkplaceAll TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).How to Claim Vet PreferenceIf you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. How to Submit Documentation:
Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
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More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [emailprotected] .Apply Now
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