Job Specification
LEGAL ASSISTANT
DEFINITION:
Under direction, prepares courses of legal action, conducts legal
research and investigations, and acts as a legal advisor; does other
related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Acts as a legal advisor.
Prepares courses of legal action.
Conducts legal research and investigations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in preparing cases for trial, in trying
cases before a court or administrative body, in rendering legal
advice and/or service, in preparing various legal documents or
formal legal opinions, or in conducting legal research.
LICENSE:
Admission to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of
New Jersey.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of pertinent laws after a period of training.
Knowledge of research sources, techniques, and methods, and
their effective utilization in realistic research studies.
Ability to conduct legal research and investigation.
Ability to work harmoniously and maintain liaison with officials and
others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable
accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job Spec Code | Variant | State, Local or Common | Class of Service | Work Week | State Class Code | Local Class Code | Salary Range | Note | 02275 | | L | C | | N/A | 29 | | - | This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
6/30/1997 |
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