Principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research and presentation in civil/criminal law.
Methods and practices of defending criminal/civil cases and of effective techniques in the preparation and presentation of cases in court.
Court rules and procedures, rules of evidence, and Rules of Professional Conduct.
Interviewing and investigative techniques.
Principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
Common law, State and Federal statutory, constitutional and case law.
Set priorities, plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate professionals, investigatory and clerical personnel.
Train subordinate and/or less experienced professional personnel in legal research and presentation methods and procedures.
Obtain additional knowledge of legal, judicial and other job-related fields through reading of related information and materials and attending training and educational classes.
Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned with difficult and complex cases and to effectively present such materials in clear and logical form and in an oral or written presentation.
Understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and precedents.
Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, procedures and policies regarding legal work and services to include departmental procedures and requirements.
Read, interpret and apply technical materials encountered as a result of work assignments.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate tactfully and effectively with administrative officials, County governmental officials, employees, court officials, and the public both orally and in writing.
Investigate and elicit information from people to include those who may be under emotional strain and/or angry and hostile.
Prepare, present and conduct trial defenses and appeals effectively.
Determine alternative courses of action.
Present and argue cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
Maintain confidentiality, objectivity and freedom from prejudice.
Manage problems which may be controversial or sensitive in nature.
Understand and grasp ideas quickly and follow instructions with initiative and exercise good judgment.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
Perform the essential functions and fulfill the working conditions/physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
