NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | LEGAL ASSISTANT, BILINGUAL (SPANISH) |
VILLAGES | Code | : | 010411 AUL |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
* | 1. | Assists in interviewing and taking written statements from complainants, potential witnesses, and Village personnel. | |
* | 2. | Participates in legal research. | |
* | 3. | Assists in the preparation of cases for hearings and trials. | |
* | 4. | Records summonses, complaints, and all other pleadings and documents pertaining to litigation. | |
* | 5. | Records information, affidavits, and all other documents pertaining to litigation. | |
6. | Creates and maintains complete files of legal and court actions, and of related reference material, calendars, and opinions. | ||
* | 7. | Compiles and prepares legal documents for presentation by attorneys at hearings and trials. | |
* | 8. | Maintains contact with clerks of various courts regarding procedural status of matters and proceedings. | |
* | 9. | Answers inquiries from the public, attorneys, and others regarding office procedures. | |
10. | Maintains control and supervision of court calendars and files. | ||
* | 11. | Drafts simple documents. | |
* | 12. | Proofreads all office documents and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper grammatical expression. | |
* | 13. | Performs above-described duties in a foreign language, in addition to English, as required. |
1. | Knowledge of the American legal system and sources of the law. |
2. | Knowledge of legal documents pertinent to lawsuits. |
3. | Ability to interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures. |
4. | Ability to interview and evaluate information from prospective complainants, witnesses, and defendants. |
5. | Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing. |
6. | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel and clients. |
7. | Ability to comprehend a foreign language in addition to English, and to speak it fluently. |
VILLAGES | Title | : | LEGAL ASSISTANT, BILINGUAL (SPANISH) |
Code | : | 010411 AUL | |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 2 of 2 |