Overview
Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation Jobs in Fort Washington, PA at Timoney Knox, LLP
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Works in the Office of General Counsel performing legal tasks for the Labor Relations Division (LRD).
The pay for this position will depend on experience and will not exceed $107,000 non-negotiable.
Why does the job exist?
The Labor Relations Division (LRD) is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of the workforce through education and enforcement of New Mexico labor laws. We provide quality investigative services and strive to deter discrimination and harassment, unsafe child labor, paid sick leave violations, and unfair wage practices for New Mexico workers.
How does it get done?
The Labor and Industrial Attorney provides expert legal advice and counsel to LRD management on matters that may impact the agency and advise staff on how to proceed with complex cases or when novel legal issues arise. This includes interpreting laws, regulations, and policies that may impact operations while maintaining strict confidentiality. As requested by LRD management, review internal documents, public-facing materials, constituent correspondence, and documents being prepared for external customers for legal validity or sufficiency.
Who are the customers?
Staff and management in the Labor Relations Division of the Department of Workforce Solutions.
Ideal Candidate
Staff and management in the Labor Relations Division of the Department of Workforce Solutions.
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/
Employment Requirements
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate (DDC) from the State of New Mexico. Must possess DDC within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Title: Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation
Company: Timoney Knox, LLP
Location: Fort Washington, PA
