What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Office Manager position at North Slope Borough?
Summary or Purpose
Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the division within the Department of Law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Manages the staff though appropriate delegation and work supervision; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload, technical and training issues.
Recruit and supervise the support staff for the Law Department.
Assist in the development and make recommendations on division programs, policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
Monitor all document preparation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Advise the Borough Attorney of administrative matters and concerns.
Assist with the implementation of grants and state programs or contracts when necessary.
Prepare, review and file legal pleadings, contracts and general correspondence for the department.
Research needs, legal issues and gather facts, for various matters to ensure accuracy and expediting the processed documents and correspondences the departments in relation to contract development.
Oversee the calendaring of pending civil litigation cases for upcoming deadlines, trials or depositions.
Keep track of Ordinances and Resolutions passed by the North Slope Borough Assembly to ensure an accurate publication of the North Slope Borough Municipal Code.
Oversee the updating of legal publications in the Law Department.
Attend various meetings, hearings, or sessions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.
Knowledge of file and records management principles.
Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant Borough, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations.
Skill in the maneuvering and data entry into the iSeries, JDE Software.
Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
Associate's Degree in applicable field and two years of legal, supervisory and managerial experience.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.