Associate Legal Counsel
2 weeks ago
This position supports the Chief Legal Officer, NHA’s legal department, and all Authority operating departments by performing legal research and preparing documents, reports, summaries and recommendations to be used by legal staff in judicial documents, legal papers, and attorney memoranda; performs related work, as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.
- Supports the legal needs of all Authority operating departments.
- Pursues discovery matters and related document production.
- Conducts legal research; organizes and maintains research information in order to ensure ready accessibility to such information and retrieves such information upon request.
- Manages evidence and prepares exhibits for trial as directed.
- Locates and coordinates with expert witnesses for specific case needs; interviews witnesses and other parties to provide information for and under the direction of the legal staff.
- Prepares legal memoranda and other legal documents; prepares correspondence on legal matters, cases, and judicial proceedings.
- Drafts jury instructions as directed.
- Attends proceedings before courts and agencies to assist legal staff as directed; synopsizes transcripts of proceedings and other documents for use by the legal staff.
- Assists in the liaison activities with government agencies and the legal staff.
- Manages case files by organizing and maintaining such files, and establishes and implements systems of retrieval of file information.
- Assists in the instruction and guidance of clerical support personnel when directly related to the legal functions being performed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Newark Housing Authority Associate Counsel
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Leadership: Provides direction by clearly and effectively setting course of action for department and subordinates; and manages performance by providing regular feedback and reinforcement to subordinates.
Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.
Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and does a fair share of work.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Competencies
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work within the legal system, including administrative and court procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the judicial process, criminal statutes, rules of evidence, precedent court decisions, legal aspects of investigations, investigative techniques, interviewing techniques, and examination of evidentiary documents or materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of Federal, State, and Local regulations, administrative rules and policies, and procedures relative to the role.
- Skilled in the application of legal research methods and techniques of applicable case law and precedents, data collection and analysis in order to identify critical elements and issues, and the ability to analyze and make recommendations.
- Skilled in the preparation of contracts, briefs, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Experience in the analysis of judicial decisions, legal opinions, rulings, memoranda, and other legal material, as well as the preparation of case summaries and identification of legal issues.
Education and/or Experience
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college. Must be an attorney in good standing, bar certified in the State of New Jersey, and have at least one (1) year of experience in the practice of law in a public or private agency.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents, statutes and rulings, contracts, and complex business correspondence. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to draft legal documents, contracts, and correspondence that are generally error free. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of complex business matters and simultaneously deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good computer skills and be especially competent in the usage of MS Word, MS Outlook, and legal research software. Position is required to utilize various types of electronic equipment and computerized information systems. Must be able to learn other computer programs as required.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be familiar with HUD regulations, real estate law, construction law, landlord-tenant law, etc. Must keep up-to-date on legislative changes that affect the agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
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