LAW INTERN                                      3822                                                                                                                                                         

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs specialized subprofessional legal work in the office of the County Attorney, District Attorney or in another municipal law office.  The incumbent assists attorneys in preparing cases for trial, as well as other legal assignments.  Supervision is received from professional superiors and work is reviewed in progress and upon completion.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Aids and assists in the preparation of motion papers, affidavits and orders to be submitted to various courts;

            Performs legal research work to aid attorneys in writing legal briefs;

            Compiles statistics and charts future operations for the employing agency;

            Studies problems such as bail, recidivism, drug abuse, legal procedures, judicial structure and review, etc.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of judicial procedures and investigative techniques; ability to organize material and present clear and logical arguments of law; ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative; ability to exercise tact in dealing with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Admission to an accredited law school.

 

 

 

R  04/25/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive-PT