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9506
ATTORNEY 2
Nature of Work
Under general supervision of higher level attorneys and with
some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, performs
full-performance level legal work in the agency or division
assigned. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Attorney 2 is distinguished from the Attorney 1 by the
complexity of legal issues assigned, the latitude for independent
action, and the responsibility for representing the agency in
administrative hearings and before appellate courts. Attorneys at
this level may also be responsible for all legal work in a district
or division of a large state agency.
Examples of Work
Consults with and advises departmental officials on
administrative rules and regulations.
Interprets court opinions and statutes and advises departmental
administrators on proper course of legal action.
Conducts hearings before courts of law and quasi-judicial
tribunals on behalf of the agency.
Represents the agency in administrative hearings and appellate
courts.
Reviews various legal instruments for adequacy and
appropriateness and revises standard legal documents as
necessary.
Assists higher level attorneys in complex condemnation trials
and in appeals before the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Assigns and reviews work of lower level attorneys and/or other
subordinate personnel.
Answers telephone inquiries and correspondence.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of statutes, court opinions and Attorney General
opinions.
Knowledge of administrative law.
Knowledge of government operation.
Skill in the preparation of condemnation cases and the
preparation of briefs for appeal.
Skill in written and oral communication.
Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts and present such
materials in a clear and logical form for oral or written
presentation.
Ability to perform complex legal work in the drafting of legal
instruments, proposed legislation and legal opinions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Admission to the West Virginia State Bar.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid employment in the practice of law.
Substitution:
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which
assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years
of experience.
Established: 9/19/90
Revised: 12/1/91, 12/16/93
Effective:
1/1/94