Associate Counsel

2 weeks ago

Newark, United States Newark Housing Authority Full time

**SUMMARY**

This position supports the General Counsel, NHA’s Legal Department, Board of Commissioners and all Authority operating departments by performing legal research and preparing memorandums, reports and correspondence to be used in furtherance of day-to-day operations, judicial proceedings and transactional matters; drafts resolutions, contracts and other legal documents; 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 by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned._
- 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 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.
- 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.

**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.

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.

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 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 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 the 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.
- Skill 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 summaries of the points of law involved.
- **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; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: Up to $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- Doctorate (required)

**Experience**:

- law practice in a public or private agency: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

- NJ State Bar (required)

Work Location: In person

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