(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Researches legal sources by using statutes, decisions, pleadings, reports, and articles.

2

S

Submits documents for review by reviewing researching, analyzing data, drafting documents, reviewing summonses and complaints, outlining legal issues, and filing documents with the appropriate venue.

3

S

Manages cases by gathering and documenting information, summarizing and indexing opinions and other documents, organizing and tracking documents, preparing exhibits and information, assisting attorneys, interviewing clients, gathering background information, attending meetings, and working with staff.

4

S

Coordinates document review by proofreading documents and litigation forms, confirming case citing accuracy, prioritizing and coordinating work assignments, and ensuring deadlines are met.

5

S

Organizes information by following policies and standard procedures, tracking information, researching data file storage options, and attending meetings and conferences.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.  Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience

Over one year up to and including three years experience.

Supervision

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees.

Human Collaboration Skills

Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.  Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.  Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.  The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Observing work duties, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

O

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

O

Supplies, files

Carrying

O

Supplies, files

Pushing/Pulling

R

File drawers, equipment

Reaching

O

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad

Kneeling

R

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

Bending

R

Filing in lower drawers

Twisting

O

From computer to telephone

Climbing

R

Step stools

Balancing

R

On step stools

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, observing work site

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

R

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

N

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

O

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

F

Noisy/Distracting Environment

O

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center