Instructions:
Rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In responding to each statement, you may refer to your FORMAL EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING COURSES, ADVOCACY TRAINING (e.g., Moot Court, Mock Trial, Jessup Court, Trial Advocacy), LAW REVIEW or WORK EXPERIENCE at an organization (e.g., law clerk, internships), whether paid or volunteer.
Research/Analysis
Tasks:
1. Analyze legal documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, briefs), evaluate arguments, and determine an appropriate response.
2. Analyze a case file (e.g., investigative reports, discovery materials, administrative record, trial or deposition transcripts) to determine appropriate further action.
3. Analyze, review, or draft legal opinions and advisory memoranda.
4. Analyze, review, or draft regulations, statutes, or policies.
5. Conduct research on the legislative history of a federal or state statute.
6. Analyze, review, or draft terms and conditions of contracts and proposed amendments to contracts, and suggest changes as appropriate.
7. Analyze legal authorities to determine their applicability to a particular case and/or statute, policy, or issue.
8. Analyze correspondence to determine its purpose, significance, and appropriate actions to be taken.
9. Keep current on developments in particular areas of law in order to acquire and/or maintain knowledge. (e.g., membership in Bar associations, subscription to magazines, forums)
10. Locate primary and secondary legal sources pertinent to a particular case or issue, using both text- and computer-based resources.
11. Validate the case citation (e.g., verify that it has not been overruled, modified, or limited) using print (Lexis Shepard's) and either of the two computer-based services (Lexis Shepard's or West KeyCite).
Project Communication and Case Management
Tasks:
12. Draft documents to be filed in court(s) and/or administrative tribunal(s).
13. Draft memoranda to colleagues, superiors, or clients seeking or providing advice, recommendations, comments, etc.
14. Consult with a client on a pending matter or case in order to develop a strategy, prepare witnesses, or review evidence.
15. Participate in selecting and/or preparing witnesses for depositions, trials, or administrative proceedings.
16. Participate in depositions, trials, or other civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.
17. Participate in settlement negotiations of pending cases (civil, criminal, or administrative) on behalf of a client.
18. Draft legal correspondence to entities (e.g., clients, opposing counsel, or other interested parties).
19. Draft legal research memoranda and, when requested, make recommendations for appropriate action.
20. Edit written work (e.g., for content, tone, organization, grammar, and format) to produce a final version.
21. Prepare written outlines to ensure complete, accurate, and effective oral presentations.
22. Take accurate notes during meetings or proceedings.
23. Participate in representing a client in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.
24. Orally communicate with clients, potential clients, and/or witnesses regarding a case or matter.
25. Orally communicate with colleagues and supervisors regarding procedural and substantive issues, strategy/tactics, court decisions, new legislation, office policies, or client relations.
Decision Making and Workload Management
Tasks:
26. Use appropriate time management methods to ensure work is completed properly and on time (e.g., calendaring, monitoring the status of all assignments, and anticipating future tasks).
27. Know where to find information or resources when working on a project with issues not familiar to you.
28. Identify issues raised in a case or matter based on an analysis of the applicable facts and law to determine the best way to proceed.
29. Prioritize arguments in order to be effective and persuasive when advocating a position.
30. Determine whether a proposed course of action is legal and ethical, and decide how to proceed.
