Legal Administrative Specialist I - III Criminal Division, Misdemeanor Trial Unit

Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions.� Each of the more than 500 staff members who work in the Office of the Attorney General is dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.\r\n\r\n\r\nDeputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Summary Statement

The Criminal Division seeks a\r\nLegal Administrative Specialist to provide clerical/administrative support to\r\nDeputy Attorneys General in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit in Kent County.� In\r\naddition to general administrative support, duties are to include setting up\r\ncase files, running criminal record checks, typing and preparing various\r\ndocuments, requesting reports, responding to discovery, managing calendars,\r\nfiling documents, and preparing subpoena lists. This position will also\r\nparticipate in a rotation schedule to provide backup coverage for the main\r\nCriminal Division Receptionist in the event of an absence.\r\n�\r\nThe ideal candidate must be\r\ndetail-oriented, well organized and possess strong computer skills and be\r\nproficient in Microsoft Word; must possess excellent spelling, grammar and\r\nproofreading skills; must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work\r\nenvironment with the ability to pay attention to detail; must be able to\r\ninteract professionally with members of the public, including victims,\r\ndefendants and defense attorneys; must be able to answer telephones and take\r\naccurate messages.� Knowledge of DELJIS, LEISS and Enforcer is desired,\r\nbut is not required.�\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Applies\r\n agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures in maintaining\r\n and processing agency information.\r\n Serves\r\n as a liaison with the public, clients, agency staff and others to exchange\r\n information and explain agency services, laws, rules, regulations,\r\n policies and procedures.\r\n Assures\r\n effective coordination of operational functions for assigned\r\n unit/attorneys.\r\n Arranges\r\n for the delivery of legal paperwork.\r\n Types\r\n correspondence and legal paperwork.\r\n Schedules,\r\n coordinates and confirms court dates, appointments, interviews, intakes,\r\n and meetings.\r\n Establishes\r\n tracking and monitoring systems and conducts follow up to ensure timely\r\n resolution of matters.\r\n\r\nMaintains and controls data\r\nand/or filing systems to ensure effective, accurate and easily retrievable\r\nlegal documentation.\r\n

Job Requirements

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal\r\nAdministrative Specialist I\r\nApplicants must have education,\r\ntraining and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following\r\nareas:\r\n�\r\n1.�������� Possession of an associate’s degree or higher.\r\n2.�������� Knowledge of legal terminology.\r\n\r\nOR\r\n�\r\n1.�������� One year of experience in coordinating office activities\r\nsuch as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and\r\nfollow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining\r\nservices to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining\r\nfiling/record systems.\r\n2.�������� One year of experience in document processing which includes\r\nreviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws,\r\nrules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies,\r\ninterpret information, and track and monitor activities.\r\n3.�������� One year of experience in using standard computer software\r\nprograms for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.\r\n4.�������� Six months experience in using an automated information\r\nsystem to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n5.�������� Knowledge of legal terminology.��\r\n�\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal\r\nAdministrative Specialist II\r\nApplicants must have education,\r\ntraining and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following\r\nareas:\r\n�\r\n1.�������� Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher.\r\n�\r\nOR\r\n�\r\n1.�������� Three years of experience in coordinating office activities\r\nsuch as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and\r\nfollow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining\r\nservices to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining\r\nfiling/record systems.\r\n2.�������� Three years of experience in document processing which\r\nincludes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with\r\nlaws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve\r\ndeficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.\r\n3.�������� Three years of experience in using standard computer\r\nsoftware programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.\r\n4.�������� Three years of experience in using an automated information\r\nsystem to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n5.�������� Six months’ experience in legal terminology.\r\n6.�������� Six months’ experience in interpreting laws, rules,\r\nregulations, standards, policies, and procedures.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal\r\nAdministrative Specialist III\r\nApplicants must have education,\r\ntraining and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following\r\nareas:\r\n�\r\n1.�������� Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher.\r\n2.�������� Two years of experience:\r\n•���������� Coordinating office activities such as\r\nplanning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up;\r\ncomposing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to\r\nthe public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record\r\nsystems.\r\n•���������� In document processing, which includes reviewing and\r\nevaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules,\r\nregulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies,\r\ninterpret information, and track and monitor activities.\r\n•���������� Using standard computer software programs for word\r\nprocessing, spreadsheets or databases.\r\n•���������� Using an automated information system to enter, update,\r\nmodify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n•���������� Preparing legal documents.\r\n•���������� Interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards,\r\npolicies, and procedures.\r\n�\r\nOR\r\n\r\n1.�������� Five years of employment with\r\nthe Department of Justice in a similar capacity.\r\n\r\nOR\r\n\r\n1.�������� Six years of experience in\r\ncoordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or\r\nconferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes;\r\ndirecting clients/customers; explaining services to the public and\r\ncustomers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems.\r\n2.�������� Six years of experience in document processing which\r\nincludes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with\r\nlaws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve\r\ndeficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.\r\n3.�������� Six years of experience in using standard computer software\r\nprograms for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.\r\n4.�������� Six years of experience in using an automated information\r\nsystem to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n5.�������� Four years of experience preparing legal documents.\r\n6.�������� Four years of experience interpreting laws, rules,\r\nregulations, standards, policies, and procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\n\r\n\r\n Please be sure to upload a\r\n recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this\r\n posting.\r\n This position is exempt from\r\n the State of Delaware Merit System.�\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

\r\n\r\n\r\n Employment is contingent upon\r\n satisfactory background checks.\r\n Direct deposit of paychecks is\r\n required as a condition of hire.\r\n Applicants must be legally\r\n authorized to work in the United States.\r\n This\r\n position is part of a job classification that is represented by an exclusive\r\n bargaining representative (labor organization), as elected by employees in\r\n accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapters 13 and 16. While\r\n this position is now covered under a bargaining unit, a collective bargaining\r\n agreement is currently under negotiation, and terms and conditions of\r\n employment may be subject to change upon its ratification.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

Department\r\nof Justice Benefits Include:\r\n\r\n\r\n May be eligible Loan\r\n forgiveness\r\n State of Delaware healthcare\r\n plan.\r\n State of Delaware pension plan.\r\n Over 4 weeks of vacation per\r\n year\r\n 3 weeks of paid sick leave per\r\n year.\r\n 12 weeks of paid parental\r\n leave.\r\n\r\n\r\nTo\r\nlearn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website\r\nat https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations\r\nare available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application\r\nand employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please\r\ncall (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number\r\n1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe\r\nState of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse\r\nworkforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of\r\nDelaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability\r\nstatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity\r\nor expression.\r\n