Attorney II/III

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Attorney II/III

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Oakland, California, United States

Job Description:

Attorney II/III

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rates
Attorney II: $157,647.00/annually (min) - $238,835.00/annually (max) (Non-Rep Payband N09)
Note: Attorney II negotiable stating salary will be between $157,647.00 /annually to $188,812.50/annually, commensurate with experience.

Attorney III: $180,489.00/annually (min) - $273,443.00/annually (max) (Non-Rep Payband N11)
Note: Attorney III negotiable stating salary will be between $180,489.00 /annually to $216,171.97/annually, commensurate with experience.

Reports To
Associate General Counsel

Current Assignment
The Office of the General Counsel at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking a skilled Attorney II or Attorney III to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters supporting a major public transit agency. The position involves providing practical, strategic legal advice across multiple subject areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment matters, public contracting, and regulatory compliance, while also contributing to broader agency initiatives.

Regular and predictable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this role. Key responsibilities include representing the District in labor arbitrations and advising Labor Relations staff; representing the District in disciplinary hearings and advising Human Resources staff; providing counsel on public contracting and procurement issues; reviewing and advising on California Public Records Act requests; and appearing in court proceedings, including Pitchess motions and restraining orders. The role may also involve work in areas such as real estate, land use, environmental law, energy and utilities, intellectual property, constitutional law, litigation, and inter-agency agreements.

The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer and advocate who can manage diverse assignments and provide clear, practical advice to internal clients. Experience in public agency law, labor relations, employment law, or administrative proceedings is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to handle sensitive matters, and a collaborative approach to working with a wide range of stakeholders.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

Application and Selection Process
All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs . Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered. Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected] .

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.

All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

Attorney IIAttorney III

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.

Experience:
Attorney II: Three (3) years of (full-time) professional verifiable experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of civil law or closely related experience. Public sector experience preferred.

Attorney III: The equivalent of seven (7) years of full-time professional verifiable experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of civil law or closely related experience. Public sector experience preferred.

Other Requirements :
Current active membership in the California State Bar

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and Skills for Attorney II are as follows:
Knowledge of:Skill in:
Knowledge and Skills for Attorney III are as follows:
Knowledge of:Skill in:

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [email protected] .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$180,489.00 - $273,443.00 Annually
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