P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 294g
The Assistant Secretary in charge of lawsuits shall have, among others, the following functions:
(a) Provide legal representation to the Commonwealth and its officials in any civil or administrative proceeding pursuant to the provisions of §§ 291—295u of this title before local or federal courts of first instance, in or outside the jurisdiction of Puerto Rico, before the corresponding administrative forums or before any other forum as provided by the Secretary.
(b) Establish the coordination necessary between all divisions and programs under his/her supervision and all other components of the Department and government agencies to discharge his/her functions efficiently.
(c) Prepare and keep a register of the suits and actions against the Commonwealth, its employees and former officials, in which he/she assumes legal representation pursuant to the provisions of law, which shall include, along with other information, the amount of the sentences fixed by the court, as provided by §§ 3035—3040 of Title 32, known as the “Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Civil Suits Registry Act”.
(d) Recommend and refer promptly to the Office of the [Solicitor General] the matters and cases that deserve to be reviewed by appellate courts or the corresponding forum.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 55.