LEGAL ASSISTANT - 01202026-74599

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, SUMNER COUNTY

This is a Legal Assistant for the Regional Legal Support Staff in the DCS Central Office General Counsel division. This position is currently located in Sumner County.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Necessary Special Qualifications: Positions within DHS may be required to:

1. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
2. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
3. Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records clerk.

Overview

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for paraprofessional Legal Assistant work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the only class in the Legal Assistant sub-series. An employee in this class performs legal assistant work under the supervision of licensed attorneys.

Responsibilities

1. Research and gather information for litigation preparation from various sources such as databases, the Internet, and case files.
2. Summarize relevant laws, court decisions, and opinions, and provide recommendations to the supervising attorney.
3. Review documents for compliance with legal standards and determine necessary actions for case progression.
4. Organize and prioritize workload, incorporating unscheduled tasks and avoiding conflicts to ensure timely completion.
5. Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, and respond to correspondence efficiently.
6. Utilize office software to manage documentation, research, and data entry.
7. Stay informed on legal changes and communicate updates to staff to ensure compliance.
8. Maintain filing systems for legal documents and ensure proper organization of case files and reference materials.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Manages Complexity
2. Plans and Aligns
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Nimble Learning
5. Customer Focus

Knowledges:
1. Law and Government
2. Clerical
3. Customer and Personal Service

Skills:
1. Reading Comprehension
2. Writing
3. Time Management
4. Active Learning and Listening
5. Speaking

Abilities:
1. Speech Recognition
2. Speech Clarity
3. Written Comprehension
4. Problem Sensitivity
5. Deductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Fax Machine
4. Printer
5. Copy Machine/Scanner

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.