Experience that provides evidence the individual has:
- A general understanding of the methods and skills required for accomplishing the tasks outlined in the Primary Job Duties section above
- A general understanding of office confidentiality issues, such as attorney/client privilege
- The ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals and legal documents
- The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
- The ability to analyze and apply relevant policies and procedures to office operations
- The ability to exercise good judgment in a mature and diplomatic manner
- The ability to communicate orally and in writing
- A general knowledge of office practices and legal processes
- The ability to recognize and analyze problems and recommend practical solutions
- The ability to use a personal computer
Educational Substitutions
Education above the high school level in accredited institutions may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals nine months of experience.
Completion of all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and having met one of the following may be substituted for one year of specialized experience:
- An overall “B” grade point average equaling 2.9 or better of a possible 4.0
- Standing in the upper third of the class
- A “B+” (3.5) grade point average or better in major fields of study such as business or public administration, accounting, personnel management, information systems, legal management, or specialized or significant course work in a field closely related to the subject matter of this position
- Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honor Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies. Completion of one academic year (18 semester hours) of graduate study in an accredited university in such fields as business or public administration, accounting, personnel management, information systems, legal management or other field closely related to the subject matter of the position, may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.
Completion of a master’s degree or two years of graduate study (36 semester hours) in an accredited university in such fields as business or public administration, accounting, personnel management, information systems, legal management or other field closely related to the subject matter of the position, or completion of a Juris Doctor (JD), may be substituted for two years of specialized experience.
