Attorney 1 - West Virginia Division of Financial Institutions

Job Description

Under direct supervision of higher level attorneys or a department head, performs entry level professional legal work in the agency or division assigned; performs a variety of duties involved in the legal processes of the office to which assigned to provide knowledge of legal issues and practices. Performs related work as required.
• Examines and/or prepares legal instruments such as deeds, leases, standard contracts, simple title abstracts and simple closings.

• Performs preliminary research on proposed legislation affecting the agency.

• Advises departmental administrators on points of law affecting the agency.

• Prepares briefs and opinions for proper legal remedy.

• Assists in hearings before courts of law and quasi-judicial tribunals. Interprets court opinions and statutes.

• Assists in the preparation of administrative regulations.

• Checks executed deeds and other legal documents as to form and legality.

• Answers telephone inquiries and correspondence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of government operation.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, particularly those applicable to administration and regulatory functions.

• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.

• Skill in written and oral communication.

• Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts and present such materials in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation.

• Ability to draft legal instruments, proposed legislation and legal opinions.

Training: Graduation from a regionally accredited or American Bar Association accredited law school.

Special requirement for the Department of Tax and Revenue: Admission to the West Virginia State Bar before the end of a probationary period which may not exceed twelve (12) months.