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Attorneys are essential to the successful operation of a water agency. There is a very specialized and complicated set of laws concerning water rights. The laws deal with such issues has who has the right to use water from a given source and how they are allowed to use it. (Many states require that water be used "beneficially" -- for the greater good.) An attorney for a water agency may:
- research legal issues;
- draft and review opinions and briefs;
- write and review contracts regarding property rights, water rights, employees and contractors, vendors, etc.
- analyze new laws about water rights, taxes, employee rights, etc. to define their impact on the agency;
- sort out conflicts with customers, vendors, or employees;
- advise the water agency as to its rights, draw up legal documents, represent the agency in court when necessary.
| Education: |
Law degree. |
| Certificates, licenses: |
Membership in the State Bar Association. |
| Desirable traits and skills: |
Analytical; able to see issues and conflicts from many sides; good readers, writers, and communicators. |
| For more information: |
American Bar Association
650 North Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
http://www.abanet.org | |
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