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9518
DIRECTOR, LEGAL DIVISION
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs complex legal work
in the direction of the Legal Division for the agency.
Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities
of the division which will administer and formulate legal policy
for the agency. May serve as the agency head's chief legal
counsel advising of current status of agency programs and making
recommendations for improvements. May represent the agency
before public, legislative and executive offices, and court
hearings within limitations of the Code of West Virginia.
Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Supervises and organizes the legal and support staff within
the Legal Division of the agency.
Directs the preparation of cases for review by administrative
law judges, the Appeal Board or Board of Review, personnel
grievances, and courts of law.
Directs the coordination of legal functions within the agency.
Develops and recommends legal policies, statutory changes, and
regulatory changes.
Reviews and evaluates the work of staff attorneys and support
staff.
Handle matters personally and through correspondence with
other attorneys, employers, and claimants relating to
agency legal matters.
Directs, coordinates or assists in the preparation of
legislation and regulations; may attend legislative
sessions and hearings.
Renders opinions to the agency head on various legal issues.
Serves as principal liaison between the agency and the Office
of the Attorney General.
Addresses local, state and national associations, civic groups
and business and trade associations; may attend program
council sessions and hearings.
Participates in seminars and public forums regarding state law,
regulations, procedure and changes.
Prepares the unit's budget request and allocates allotted staff
and resources for the most efficient operation of the unit.
Administers mediation program of West Virginia's Workers'
Compensation law.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies
as they relate to the operation of the agency.
Knowledge of current legal issues concerning the agency
including the opinions of the Attorney General and state
and federal courts.
Knowledge of legislative procedure, bill drafting and the
implementation of legislation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation
ships with other agencies, the public, and federal
government.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of subordinate
attorneys and other staff members in the conduct of legal
affairs.
Ability to effectively coordinate staff functions in the
provision of competent legal assistance to the agency.
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, three years of
which must have been in an administrative or supervisory
capacity.
Substitution:
One year of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid employment as an attorney with the agency assigned
shall be considered the equivalent of two years experience,
excluding the administrative or supervisory requirement.
Established: 7/15/93
Revised: 8/19/93, 12/16/93
Effective:
1/1/94