Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant
The candidate assists in the drafting of legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions, liens and real estate documents. Performs legal research and cite checks, analyzes results and presents results in a written memo. Processes land transactions including contacting involved departments for approval, maintaining communication with the public regarding transactions and preparing Board letters and documents. Assists attorneys in preparing and implementing pre-trial discovery (including e-discovery) and related matters, preparing abstracts and indexing depositions, delivering files to courts and other governmental bodies, serving documents on opposing counsel, filing pleadings and other documents with the court, preparing subpoenas and assisting attorneys as needed in preparation for and at trial. Performs research which may involve tax and title searches, legal searches, or review of legal records and data. Establishes, maintains and organizes case files, including electronic case files and databases and monitors status of matters. Coordinates the response to Freedom of Information Act inquiries by referring to the appropriate department, compiling information, drafting responsive correspondence and monitoring requests to ensure timely response. Interfaces with Finance in the handling of wage garnishments, child support orders and bankruptcy matters. Provides direction to administrative staff including assigning and reviewing work. May serve as Clerk of the Civil Service Board. Assists in keeping the Law Library and electronic databases in order and efficiently cataloged. Assists in the collection of user charges and performs related calculations; contacts users regarding delinquent bills and monitors status of related matters. Appears in court for clerk’s status or calendar call as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Considerable knowledge of legal research methods, techniques and resources including computer hardware and software associated with such research preferred. Knowledge of local, state and federal court procedures preferred. Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, rules and precedents governing District activities preferred. Knowledge of legal terminology preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing preferred. Interpersonal skills preferred. Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program required. 3 years of experience in a secretarial, clerical, administrative or paralegal position in a law office or legal department. 1 year of service with the District as a Human Resources Assistant, Secretary or Administrative Assistant; or 2 years of such service as an Administrative Specialist required. Civil service status in one of the foregoing classes required.

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