Legal Intern

Overview:

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts research and perform legal reviews of the Authority’s applicants and vendors to ensure compliance with Authority’s Disqualification/Debarment Regulations, set forth in N.J.A.C. 19:30-2.1, et seq., as well as Executive Order 34 (Byrne 1976) and Executive Order 189 (Kean 1988). 

• Conducts research and analyzes disclosures by applicants/vendors and findings regarding litigation, administrative and regulatory matters, and court records to determine whether grounds for disqualification, debarment or suspension exist.  

• Supports OPRA Custodian with responses to public records requests.  

• Supports Daniel’s Law Custodian with redactions to public records. 

• Assists in the Authority’s process of State agency good standing checks. 

• Works on projects analyzing EDA regulations and related programs; Creates reference tools for the Authority. 

• Performs legal research and analysis on state statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, policies and programs, as needed. 

• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.  

• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of or ability to read, understand and communicate in layperson’s terms about complex legislation, litigation and regulatory matters.  

• Must possess advanced research ability and information technology skills 

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals, public officials, legislators, general public, trade organizations and EDA staff 

• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains with little or no supervision 

• Ability to analyze data, prepare data visualization materials and other relevant documentation for leaders 

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff 

• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages 

• Proficiency in using Lexis for legal research 

Required Qualifications 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Enrollment in an accredited Law School 

Physical Demands 

• Minimal  

Travel 

• N/A 

Certificates and Licenses Required 

• Valid driver’s license 

Note 

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. 

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time.  Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.   

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Position Requirements 

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date.  If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded. 

• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources. 

• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.