A Legal Assistant II performs a wide variety of legal research work and prepares legal documents for approval by attorneys. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have an associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university. ANDEXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in performing paralegal work. OR - Equivalency notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. - - APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. - - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology. Ability to comprehend Federal, State and City laws. Ability to conduct complex legal research. Ability to operate the West Law research computer and related computer systems. Ability to draft a wide variety of legal memoranda and other legal documents. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation. Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at SELECTION PROCESS - All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.