Assistant Opra Specialist - Newark, United States - Newkleo LLC

Newkleo LLC
Newkleo LLC
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Newark, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Logs and maintains tracking system for all new OPRA requests and all summons/subpoenas, wage executions and various legal documents served upon TRANSIT.


  • Researches and tracks legal documents to ensure it is answered in accordance with legal timeframe.
  • Assists in researching and responding to Open Public Record Act Requests, subpoenas, and various legal inquiries on behalf of Transit.
  • Coordinates the compiling of information from various sources and presents the information in an organized, efficient manner.
  • Attends documents review meetings.
  • Maintains department records and organizes information related to the function of the OPRA officer in appropriate file form and retrieves such information upon request.
  • Assists in obtaining legal representation for TRANSIT employees. This includes coordinating assignments with the Office of the Attorney General and outside counsel.
  • Prepares and presents information regarding the Open Public Record Act for new employee orientations.
  • Prepares correspondence and reports and conducts independent research into legal areas of concern.
  • Performs administrative tasks and special projects including research, investigations, archiving files, updating active files and composition of correspondence and reports.
  • Assists in the preparation and coordination of the public hearing/public notice processes. Maintains database of statutorily required service list.
  • Maintains database of newspaper advertisements verifying receipt of the affidavits and including processing check requisitions to process payment to the newspapers.

Education required:


  • A bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in administrative management or paralegal experience required.

Experience required:


  • Experience in a legal environment or with legal documents.
  • Strong administrative background and familiarity with various departments within TRANSIT.
  • Experience redacting documents in Adobe Professional.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
  • Must be able to multitask, complete rush assignments, and meet deadlines.
  • Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, including calendar manager.

Experience Preferred:


  • Knowledge of Salesforce and ability to create reports.
  • Knowledge of Oracle software, specifically the accounts payable component.
  • Knowledge of MS Access.
  • Westlaw or Nexis and other legal research knowledge.

Work hours:


  • 8:30 am 5:00 pm
  • Lunch Hours 30 minutes

Additional Information:


  • Dress Code
  • Business Casual
  • Office or Remote: Office only

Job Types:
Contract, Temporary


Pay:
$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 2 years

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:


  • Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Legal Service: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person
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