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Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs highly responsible
legal work as the attorney and the chief legal officer for the
Cabinet Secretary. Serves as the advisor and chief legal
authority receiving general policy direction from the Secretary.
May represent the department before a court of competent
jurisdiction after authorization by the Attorney General.
Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Advises Cabinet Secretary and agency officials on complex legal
issues related to department programs and laws.
Drafts administrative regulations; may conduct administrative
hearings.
Responsible for providing direction to staff on administrative
procedures, court procedures, and compliance.
Assists in the development of department policy on various
issues.
Makes recommendations concerning proper disposition of tax
assessments or claims for refund, amendments to
administrative regulations, legislation, and the appeal of
contested cases.
Consults with lower level attorneys on the interpretation of
court opinions and statutes, the application of rules and
regulations and related matters where complex legal issues
or facts are involved.
Works closely with the Office of the Attorney General on legal
matters affecting the department.
Coordinates the activities assigned to the office.
Responds to complaints and questions from the public.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the Constitution, statutes, court decisions,
state and federal laws and regulations, and established
department policy.
Knowledge of legal methods and processes, including the
administrative regulation promulgation process, legislative
drafting and the legislative process.
Ability to analyze facts and legal documents.
Ability to interpret laws, regulations and policies.
Ability to conduct administrative hearings.
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing,
with persons having a wide variety of education backgrounds.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow
employees, other agencies, the public, and the federal
government.
Ability to speak effectively in public.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Admission to practice law in the State of West
Virginia.
Experience:
Nine years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in the practice of law, including trial
experience in administrative or judicial proceedings.
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
other qualifying experience.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 12/16/93
Effective:
1/1/94