Legal Associate (10108886)
About The Position
The objective summary of this job classification is to provide various support activities to attorneys in a legal setting including, but not limited to, determining need-based eligibility for legal services in accordance with laws. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood. Essential Functions Determine applicant eligibility for representation, act as liaison for attorneys to maintain communication between attorneys and clients, draft legal instruments, assists in document preparation, and prepare correspondence and some investigative tasks. Spend significant portion of time assisting with legal research and other non- investigative support activities. Assists attorneys in difficult situations, identify and describe legal problem areas in consultation with a staff attorney. Utilize web-based programs such as case management/tracking system. Consults with attorney regarding the ability to take certain cases. Knowledge of a range of vocational areas or in depth knowledge of a specialized area. The nature of work performed may involve some routine analysis and end results produced have a moderate impact on the outcomes of the function in which the work is performed. Work at this level may involve providing work direction and guidance to employees at lower levels. The challenges faced in the position are patterned in nature and the incumbent is readily able to recognize the challenge, recall a solution and apply. Performs related and other duties as assigned Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Note: An Employee with this classification may be required to perform at an DD level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels AA through DD.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence
- Two (2) years of work experience conducting legal research
- Two (2) years of work experience maintaining a case management/tracking system
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License
- Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages
Responsibilities
- Determine applicant eligibility for representation
- Act as liaison for attorneys to maintain communication between attorneys and clients
- Draft legal instruments
- Assist in document preparation
- Prepare correspondence
- Perform some investigative tasks
- Assist with legal research
- Perform other non-investigative support activities
- Assist attorneys in difficult situations
- Identify and describe legal problem areas in consultation with a staff attorney
- Utilize web-based programs such as case management/tracking system
- Consult with attorney regarding the ability to take certain cases
- Provide work direction and guidance to employees at lower levels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
