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We feel that the title Senior Legal Assistant is more reflective of the level of duties and may more accurately represent the work that is to be done by the successful applicant. This is especially important when recruiting to the position. There are no changes to classification or content of the job description.  \nRECOMMENDED CITY COMMISSION ACTION  \nThe Human Resource Department recommends approval of the job title change to Senior Legal Assistant.  \nSTAFF CONTACT INFORMATION  \nRobert McConnell, Director Human Resources, 701-355-1332, [rmcconnell@bismarcknd.gov](rmcconnell@bismarcknd.gov)  \nLead Legal Secretary  \nAttorney Administration  \nAA/3  \nJOB SUMMARY  \nThis position provides administrative and secretarial support for the department and is responsible for the administration of city's insurance program.  \nMAJOR DUTIES  \n• Administers the city's insurance program by managing insurance claims; maintains history of claims, insured or funded self-insurance, and loss histories; prepares related budgetary reports.  \n• Administers the collection process for damage to city property; reviews police reports and corresponds with city departments to establish loss; corresponds with insurance companies to set up claims.  \n• Administers the annual renewal process for general liability, automobile liability, building and contents insurance and boiler machinery insurance.  \n• Administers the facilitates the annual city auction; compiles bid information; prepares seller certificates, bills of sale, damage disclosure statements, and title transfers; deletes vehicles and other property from insurance.  \n• Works with Assistant City Attorneys and court personnel in the collection or restitution.  \n• Provides support for city prosecutions; performs the work of a legal secretary as needed.  \n• Performs accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions for the department.  \n• Updates the department website.  \n• Performs related duties.  \nKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION  \n• Knowledge of insurance processes and claims procedures.  \n• Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology.  \n• Knowledge of local government and its functions.  \n• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.  \n• Skill in the preparation of reports.  \n• Skill in decision making and problem solving.  \n• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.  \n• Skill in oral and written communication.  \nSUPERVISORY CONTROLS  \nThe City Attorney assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.  \nGUIDELINES  \nGuidelines include state laws, insurance policies, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.  \nCOMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK  \n• The work consists of varied administrative duties. The necessity of performing simultaneous tasks contributes to the complexity of the position.  \n• The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for department operations and for administering the city's insurance program. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.  \nCONTACTS  \n• Contacts are typically with co-workers, attorneys, insurance agents, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, and members of the general public.  \n• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, or to resolv","cbCaip5SqFrJAoow","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip5SqFrJAoow","pdf",156817,7,"English","# Recommended City Commission Action\n## Request\n## Background Information\n## Job Summary\n## Major Duties\n## Knowledge Required by the Position\n## Supervisory Controls\n## Guidelines\n## Complexity/Scope of Work\n## Contacts\n## Physical Demands/Work Environment","[{\"question\":\"What job title change is being requested?\",\"answer\":\"Human Resources requests changing the job title from Lead Legal Secretary to Senior Legal Assistant.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the reason for the title change?\",\"answer\":\"The title Lead Legal Secretary is considered less standard for legal industry terminology and Senior Legal Assistant better reflects the duties required for the position.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the title change modify the job description’s classification or content?\",\"answer\":\"No. The request states there are no changes to classification or content of the job description.\"}]","Lead Legal Secretary Job Description - Senior Legal Assistant Title Change Request | PDF",1789328800]