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LEGAL ASSISTANT/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Page 2 • Prepare reports relative to contract status, cost analysis and assist in LLMD zone and annual benefit assessments and contract compliance. • Monitor franchise payments, review and monitor audits of gross receipts calculations. • Conduct preliminary negotiations with contractors regarding contract renewals. • Perform general clerical duties, as directed. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, bending, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. This position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer; acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person. The need to lift, drag, and push files, computer reports and other materials weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: A combination of education and knowledge that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Legal Assistant/Contract Administrator. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a minimum of four years experience in a law office or legal setting with a public agency or experience in dealing with labor relations, public contracting, environmental issues, elections issues and land use matters is highly desirable, as well as at least two years of professional experience supervising, administering, negotiating or managing contracts between municipalities and/or other government agencies and private contractors, franchisees and/or other providers of services to governmental agencies. Experience in managing municipal solid waste contracts and franchise agreements preferred. Experience in the administration of franchise agreements, municipal service contracts and Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Districts a plus, along with a two year degree in Administration of Justice or a related subject and possession of a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved school and/or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration or a closely related field. A Master's degree is desirable. License/Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: Knowledge of - Principles, concepts and methodology of legal research. Discovery and fact investigation. Principles of legal writing and the legal process. Computerized information retrieval systems and research systems. Good organizational skills. \pershare\jobs\LEGASST.DOC