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9502
LEAD PARALEGAL
Nature of Work
Under general supervision and in a lead
capacity, plans, assigns and reviews the work of Paralegals in a
legal setting. The work involves conducting research of legal
sources such as statutes, regulations, legal opinion and related
documents necessary for briefs, pleadings and appeals. In a
regulatory setting, may involve the review and approval of
applications and reports for compliance with laws and
regulations. The work may involve the preparation of case
summaries and reports of pertinent facts in hearings attended.
Considerable contact is maintained with attorneys and judicial
personnel in the work performed. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Lead Paralegal is
distinguished from the Paralegal by the responsibility for
planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of Paralegals in the
work unit.
Examples of Work
Plans, assigns and reviews the work of Paralegals and other
clerical staff.
Assures the timely completion of the work of the unit.
Trains employees in the methods, procedures, and policies of
the work unit.
Interacts effectively with attorneys and administrative
supervisors in planning and reviewing unit activities.
Researches legal sources such as statutes, recorded judicial
decisions and legal codes in complex litigation.
Writes abstracts of evidence presented at complex
administrative hearings and summaries of information on
hearings or claims.
Writes transcripts of complex appeal proceedings and transmits
a copy of such transcripts to the appeal or hearing board.
Maintains records of all cases before counsel including briefs
submitted, rulings and opinions and all cases appealed to
the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Attends hearings before the appeal or hearing board or the
Supreme Court of Appeals.
Keeps abreast of changes in agency or departmental laws, rules
and regulations as well as state, federal and local laws
relating to the area of assignment; relates changes to
unit staff.
Collects and summarizes information from books and periodicals
for review by a responsible administrator or counsel.
Composes complex correspondence, orders and other legal
documents.
Prepares legal documents of a complex nature for civil action
in tax cases.
Monitors the movement of pending legislation in order to
answer questions for departmental or agency personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the broad principles and application of law,
evidence, pleadings, and judicial procedure in West
Virginia.
Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize the English
language.
Knowledge of legal citations.
Ability to gather and interpret pertinent statutory and
regulatory provisions and present findings in a logical and
persuasive written form.
Ability to lead personnel engaged in paralegal and clerical
duties.
Ability to understand governmental organization and operation.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Successful completion of a Paralegal (Legal
Assistant) training program.
Substitution:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in a legal setting which required
performing legal research, reading and interpreting laws,
and preparing legal documents, under the supervision of an
attorney may substitute for the required training.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or part-time equivalent
paid or unpaid experience as a Paralegal in a legal
setting.
Established: 3/18/93
Revised: 10/26/95
Effective:
10/26/95