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Job Description
 
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
 
Law Clerk II (523)
(As-Needed)
 
Education and Experience
Enrollment in or graduation from an accredited three year law school. Must have completed at least one (1) year of the law curriculum.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification utilizes law students or law school graduates to perform research and preliminary work for the City's professional legal staff. Duties are commensurate with the level of the incumbent's background and experience in legal research.
 
Typical Duties
Under general supervision, performs advanced legal research; assists in the preliminary work of drafting legal opinions; prepares drafts of resolutions and ordinances; prepares drafts of legal documents, briefs and reports; prepares drafts of petitions for extraordinary relief and complaints and responsive pleading; works on preparation and organization of discovery; and performs related work as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: legal principles, practices and methods of legal research and discovery practice. Good ability to: analyze situations accurately; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically, orally and in writing; work cooperatively with others.
 
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the City's professional legal staff or other supervisor as assigned.
 
Supervision Exercised
None.
 
Approved, February 1990