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In-House
Legal Staff
Government and Government Relations
Min 7 yrs required
Senior Legal Affairs Officer Duties: Serves as Open Public Records Custodian or assistant Open Public Records Custodian; coordinates and administers response to public record requests through the gathering and culling of information and the establishment of relationships with requestors, co-workers and deputy attorneys general to meet obligations under the Open Public Records Act and common law right-to-know. Assigns and oversees routine work of Public Affairs Coordinator related to OPRA requests. Assigns and oversees the work of additional staff when necessary to respond to complex discovery demands, subpoenas or OPRA requests. Serves as point person for ‘Service of Process’; responsible for generating and coordinating documents in response to subpoenas stemming from litigation or investigations both private and governmental. Also serves as point person for investigatory agencies. Negotiates scope of documents provided as part of the litigation and investigatory process. Performs legal reviews of the Authority’s applicants and vendors to ensure compliance with Authority’s Disqualification/Debarment Regulations, set forth in N.J.A.C. 19:30-2.1, et seq., as well as Executive Order 34 (Byrne 1976) and Executive Order 189 (Kean 1988). Reviews and evaluates disclosures by applicants/vendors regarding litigation, administrative and regulatory matters to determine whether grounds for disqualification, debarment or suspension exist. Performs independent research through various databases, as well as general internet searches, and reviews available public records to verify veracity of information provided by applicants/vendors. Prepares and submits written board memoranda, providing thorough analysis and recommendations for Board action, and may be required to present recommendations in open public meetings. Serves as Hearing Officer for Authority on bid protests and/or appeals from declinations of applications for financial assistance; reviews appeal documents, determines factual and legal bases for appeal, and drafts written recommendation. Assists Director, Legal Affairs in overseeing team of Legal Affairs Officers handling legal reviews and other legal matters; reviews and edits work product, as necessary. Assists in reviewing legislation and drafting regulations, as necessary. Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, staff and external customers. Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree and or equivalent experience. Experience reviewing legal documents and use of third-party legal software (e.g. Lexis-Nexis).. Relevant government and/or law enforcement experience. 7+ years’ experience in a legal capacity or in a professional/ management position and/or equivalent professional experience. Prior experience as a law clerk or paralegal desired. Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Must possess advanced research ability and information technology skills, as well as excellent analytical skills. Must have familiarity with various types of corporate litigation and regulatory matters, as well as knowledge of government, business or industry. Working knowledge of OPRA and/or handling responses to subpoenas and discovery requests. Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to communicate effectively with general public, news media and various professionals. Experience in public information and/or corporate communication. Ability to work independently and with professionals of various disciplines as well as staff at various levels. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff. Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software packages.
Job ID: 2021-1686. Apply online.
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