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**Job Description [The Legal Assistant is selected by and responsible to the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel with some duties assigned by the Legal Support Supervisor. The Legal Assistant performs a variety of highly complex legal tasks related to drafting legal documents, maintaining a case file database, negotiating payment plans related to the enforcement of commission orders, litigation case file management, and assisting in the preparation of responses to subpoenas. Work also involves providing assistance to the Deputy General Counsel and the Legal Support Supervisor in the development, review and evaluation of program guidelines, policies and regulations; researching and analyzing legal sources such as statutes and case law for the purpose of developing effective administrative practices and procedures; and providing written and verbal interpretation of rules, statutes, policies and procedures to constituents, local municipalities, associations and state and federal agencies. The legal assistant works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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Prepares draft final orders for review by the General Counsel or Assistant General Counsels.

Research agency files as necessary to verify status of payment on final orders.

Tracks the collection of administrative penalties including arranging payment agreements and referral of unpaid penalties to the Office of the Attorney General.

Tracks and/or updates information in the appropriate database or case management system.

Assists the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in coordinating, assembling, and preparing evidence, exhibits, affidavits, and documents for use in legal proceedings and the coordination of litigation activities with the Office of Attorney General.

Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping system for files; maintains current history file of all statutory rule changes and/or revisions.

Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, opinions, and various rules and regulations for the purpose of developing effective administrative practices.

Provides written and verbal interpretation of rules, statutes, policies and procedures to constituents, local municipalities, associations and federal and state agencies.

Tracks relevant legislation and assists in drafting cost analyses and bill summaries for proposed legislation. Assist in legislative implementation through facilitating rule revisions and updating agency statute library.

Prepares periodic reports, special reports and implements special projects, ensuring reports and projects are accurate as completed within guidelines and time frames.

Produces and maintains correspondence for commission members, interested parties, and members of the legislature. Assists in the preparation of Department policies, procedures and forms.

Assists General Counsel staff with projects, reports, and agenda support materials.

May assist with processing requests for public information, including gathering responsive documents, drafting correspondence to the requestor and the Office of the Attorney General, if necessary.

Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.

Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agencys core values.

Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.