Law Clerk - Office of the General Counsel - Huntsville/Austin (038900 038901 038902 038903)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex legal research and analysis work. Work involves examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing assistance to attorneys. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Researches and analyzes legal sources to include statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, land titles, and various rules and regulations; reviews drafts of laws, rules and regulations affecting agency operations; and provides research on bills and amendments for legislative consideration.

B. Assists attorneys in providing legal advice and counsel; assists in preparation for hearings, trials, meetings, interviews, appellate arguments, depositions, and docket calls.

C. Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing legal opinions, motions, briefs, abstracts, petitions, summary judgments, and other legal documents; and ensures timely filings of legal documents.

D. Provides liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and the public; and prepares presentations and participates in case conferences.

E. Provides technical assistance to others.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Completion of one-year of law school accredited by an organization recognized by the

Council for Higher Education (CHEA), the United States Department of Education (USDE),

or by the American Bar Association (ABA).

1. Legal work experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,

rules, and regulations preferred.

1. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

2. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the

public.

1. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

2. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network

environment.

1. Skill to conduct legal research and investigations.

2. Skill to interpret court documents and correspondence.

3. Skill to evaluate and relate findings to cases.

4. Skill to plan work in order to meet established deadlines.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend

repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,

alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate

motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving

objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working

protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include

computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and

automobile.