LEGAL ANALYST

 DEFINITION

 Under  direction,  prepares  legal memoranda,  and  analyzes  and
 provides    information   for   evaluation   and   revision    of
 administrative activities, municipal legislation, procedures, and
 practices;  does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for  illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Prepares  or  reviews  the preparation  of  a  variety  of  legal
 documents including ordinances, legal bills, and resolutions.

 Performs  legal  research on points of law and  legislation,  and
 advises  staff members on all legal matters pertaining  to  their
 specific operations.

 Maintains  constant  study  of  all  federal,  state,  and  local
 legislation to determine possible effect on agency operations.

 Interprets contract provisions for staff members.

 Coordinates  legal  matters  with  the  jurisdiction  and   other
 agencies.

 Prepares  local  ordinances  and other  proposed  legislation  as
 dictated   by  operational  requirements,  and  participates   in
 litigation or disagreements as regarding legal matters.

 Prepares legal opinions, reports, and correspondence.

 Analyzes all legislation and legal opinions pertaining to  agency
 or  jurisdiction operations to determine their possible impact on
 agency or jurisdiction functions, policies, and procedures.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited Law School or admission to
 practice as an Attorney-at-Law in the state of New Jersey.

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two  (2)  years  of experience in conducting legal  research
 studies  and in analyzing and evaluating legal documents,  rules,
 regulations, and legislation.

  LICENSE:

 Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver 's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of  techniques used to gather, analyze,  and  evaluate
 information  concerning   the  municipal  legal  and  legislative
 process and functions.

 Knowledge of various problem solving techniques.

 Knowledge   of   legal  principles  and  practices,   and   their
 application to all phases of agency or jurisdiction operations.

 Ability  to analyze, select, and apply techniques and methodology
 to  problem  situations, and to recommend logical and appropriate
 procedures for their solution.

 Ability  to  gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze  facts  and
 draw sound conclusions.

 Ability  to prepare clear, concise, and accurate oral and written
 reports and presentations.

 Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of members of  the
 municipal legislative body and other agencies.

 Ability to work harmoniously and maintain effective liaison  with
 various municipal officials and other persons.

 Ability    to   establish   and  maintain   cooperative   working
 relationships with supervisors and other employees.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  
 or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate 
 in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered  
 as acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.


 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02272
L
C
  
N/A
32
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 11/19/1997