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Government
Legal Staff
Litigation - General (consumer)
Tax - General
Min 2 yrs required
Paralegal 2 Duties: Assists the Assistant Secretary in the coordination, drafting, review, vetting, and publication of tax policy guidance, both internal and external. Other tax policy responsibilities as assigned. Assist in the preparation of state and federal trial court, state and federal appellate court, federal bankruptcy court, and Board of Tax Appeals cases by performing various tasks. During legislative sessions, prepare weekly binder of bills, amendments, fiscal notes, and talking points for Assistant Secretary. Attend legislative hearings and related meetings with the Assistant Secretary. Draft bill amendments on Department bills or other bills as directed by the Assistant Secretary. Attend management meetings to record minutes and ensure follow up issues are resolved; Draft, edit, and review legal documents, such as vendor contracts, Memorandums of Understanding, etc; Draft, edit, and review memorandums and emails for the Assistant Secretary; Serve as the confidential assistant to the Assistant Secretary in matters of confidentiality, sensitivity, personnel reviews, etc. Develop and maintain an electronic filing system for Legal Affairs files and matters; Schedule meetings and teleconferences; calendar events, conferences, meetings, legislative committee meetings, etc; Serve as the primary point of contact of the Assistant Secretary for external stakeholders. Conducts legal research as an aid to an attorney in finding laws and court decisions for determining the proper application of a department’s rules and regulations. Prepares cases for court by drafting pleadings. Interviews potential witnesses in preparation for trail. Searches, examines, and collects authorities on points of law in connection with the preparation of cases for trial. Composes briefs, memoranda, and other correspondence on legal matters affecting a department. Collects delinquent payments through personal contact with debtors by phone or by demand letters. Indexes legal opinions and maintains legal library.
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant study program based at an accredited four-year college or junior college, or of any Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant study program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) plus 2 years of paralegal experience. SUBSTITUTIONS: A JD Degree will substitute for the study programs specified above. Possession of the Certified Paralegal (CP) certification issued by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. will substitute for the study programs specified above. CLOSING DATE: 08/17/20 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Job #OLA-81020-QJ
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