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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs complex (journey-level) legal assistant work. Work involves researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents and assisting attorneys with case management. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of imitative and independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drafts and prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgment, legal correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, property titles, and rules and regulations.
• Checks citations, quotations, footnotes, and reference for accuracy.
• Summarizes laws, rules, and regulations.
• Schedules, attends, and prepares attorneys for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls.
• Reviews and performs redaction of confidential documents for filing with various courts.
• Assists in drafting cost analyses and bill summaries for proposed legislation, and tracks and analyzes relevant legislation.
• Assists in responding to public information requests.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in legal assistance work.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in law or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques of administrative and court procedures.
• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge of public notice requirements.
• Skill in understanding and procession information, in the use of office equipment and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position functions in a standard office environment. There are no unusual dangers involved. The position holder must be able to work effectively with people under varying conditions, must be able to work extended periods at a computer, and must be able to work longer than eight hours in a workday as necessary. Physical requirements also include the ability to move items up to 30 lbs. and perform task requiring fine motor skills and coordination.

Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position and others at TFC. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military experience, training, and formal education into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 27D Paralegal Specialist, 270A Legal Administrator (Warrant), 4400 Basic Legal Services Marine, 4430 Legal Administrator Officer, 5J0X1 Paralegal or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-1717 with questions or for additional information.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Conditions of Employment:

Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum qualifications defined in the job posting. Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each Competency (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) requirement. Follow application instructions and fill out application form completely for further consideration.

If selected for interview, all veterans must provide a DD214 long form. Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of interview.

As part of its employment process, TFC may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.

Driver’s record check will be conducted by the agency.  Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business. CDL “Drivers” must consent to TFC’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy against the illegal use of alcohol and drugs.

If hired, employee must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility.  A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Note:  Any male between the ages of 18 and 25 must show proof of registration with the Selective Service System before he can be selected for employment with the Texas Facilities Commission.

WIT Job Number: 16071990