Position Summary:+Provide analysis and research concerning Authority legal issues and responds to daily legal inquiries from the President & CEO, the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.+Serve as legal advisor for COTA staff on matters which directly affect their area and recommend solutions.+Supervise passenger and vehicle accident investigations involving property damage and personal injury.+Draft pleadings, including answers, discovery and motions before courts of law, research, analyze, and write written memorandum with legal conclusions.+Analyze coverage issues on litigated claims files and claims files with potential for litigation.+Serve as legal advisor for COTA on all tort and collections matters.+Represent COTA before various state and federal courts.+Supervise claim adjustors for self insurance plan.+Partner with outside counsel when needed for case resolution.