ATTORNEY
6162
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
Under
general supervision an employee in this class oversees the management of legal
matters and the maintenance of legal records in a town or school district. The incumbent is expected to exercise
considerable independent judgment and initiative and may provide direction to a
support staff. Work is reviewed by an
administrative superior through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Provides
professional advice, assistance and interpretation to the administrative staff
on legal issues affecting the town or school district;
Works
with the town or school district attorney to prepare recommendations for the
board in regard to personnel matters;
Organizes
and maintains all official legal files and records;
Reviews
and negotiates modifications of contractual agreements prior to approval by the
Town or school board;
Monitors
unemployment insurance, disability and workers' compensation claims and
prepares periodic reports;
May
conduct investigations/hearings regarding unemployment insurance, disability
and workers’ compensation claims, workplace violence, discrimination and safety
claims;
May
serve as the attorney-of-record in litigation matters and other judicial
forums;
May
serve as a liaison with outside counsel providing preliminary research and
assistance to them in their representation of the town or school district;
May
serve as a spokesperson in response to media inquiries;
May
prepare newsletters and brochures or review and edit such publications from a
legal standpoint.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the constitutional, Federal, State and local laws affecting the
operation of towns or school districts; ability to review and analyze legal
problems and provide sound legal guidance; ability to present clear and concise
arguments pertaining to matters of litigation; ability to supervise staff in a
manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to exercise
independent judgment and initiative; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession
of a license to practice law before the Bar of the State of
R04/22/10
Competitive