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9505
ATTORNEY 1
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision of higher level attorneys or a
department head, performs entry level professional legal work in
the agency or division assigned; performs a variety of duties
involved in the legal processes of the office to which assigned
to provide knowledge of legal issues and practices. Performs
related work as required.
Examples of Work
Examines and/or prepares legal instruments such as deeds,
leases, standard contracts, simple title abstracts and
simple closings.
Performs preliminary research on proposed legislation
affecting the agency.
Advises departmental administrators on points of law affecting
the agency.
Prepares briefs and opinions for proper legal remedy.
Assists in hearings before courts of law and quasi-judicial
tribunals.
Interprets court opinions and statutes.
Assists in the preparation of administrative regulations.
Checks executed deeds and other legal documents as to form and
legality.
Answers telephone inquiries and correspondence.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of government operation.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, particularly those
applicable to administration and regulatory functions.
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Skill in written and oral communication.
Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts and present
such materials in clear and logical form for oral or
written presentation.
Ability to draft legal instruments, proposed legislation and
legal opinions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or
American Bar Association accredited law school.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND REVENUE
Admission to the West Virginia State Bar before the end of
a probationary period which may not exceed twelve (12)
months.
Established: 9/19/90
Revised: 12/1/91, 12/16/93, 5/12/97
Effective:
1/1/94, 5/12/97