[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Works under the direct supervision of the assigned supervisor to provide timely legal assistance to attorneys by researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents. Researches and summarizes relevant articles in trade magazines, law reviews, published studies, financial reports etc.Prepares outlines of selected decisions and opinions which incorporate legal references and analysis of precedents involved in law.Opens, appends and closes cases in the litigation tracking system.Monitors development of new federal, state, and local laws and policies dealing with assigned various related legal issues.Formats legal opinions, briefs, and other legal documents.Participates in pre-trial witness conferences, notes any deficiencies in case materials or additional matters requiring investigation prior to trial. Gathers and organizes trial exhibits such as statistical charts and photographs. Verifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documents.Creates and edits non-legal memoranda, researches reports and correspondence relating to assigned cases.Uses online legal research systems to conduct legal researches. Maintains and prepares files and monthly reports utilizing various Microsoft applications.May interview witnesses and prepare summary for attorneys review.May serve as liaison with clients, experts, and consultants to coordinate and monitor information, documents, procedures, and deadlines.

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1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

[TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires the ability to operate various general office equipment such as a computer, copier and telephone.Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with management, staff and public.Requires ability to lift and or carry materials and large files which can weigh up to 25 lbs.

[TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Majority of work is performed in an office environment and involves contact with all City and division employees, supervisors, management and general public.May be subject to work assignments after general work hours from supervisor.May travel to court to file or retrieve documents or to attend hearings.]{open="" sans="" regular",="" "segoe="" ui",="" frutiger,="" "frutiger="" linotype",="" "dejavu="" sans",="" "helvetica="" neue",="" arial,="" sans-serif"=""}]{open="" sans="" regular",="" "segoe="" ui",="" frutiger,="" "frutiger="" linotype",="" "dejavu="" sans",="" "helvetica="" neue",="" arial,="" sans-serif"=""}

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