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Legal Assistant I-III

3 months ago

Wilmington, United States DelDOT Full time

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. In 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 who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy 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.

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to provide support to Deputy Attorneys General in the Criminal Division, Appeals Unit. While the Appeals Unit of the Criminal Division has state-wide responsibility, this position will be located in New Castle County. Appeals Deputy Attorneys General are responsible for the appellate and other post-conviction litigation of criminal cases pending in both state and federal courts. These Deputy Attorneys General serve as the chief courtroom lawyers for the State before the state supreme court and federal appellate courts. Appeals Deputy Attorneys General provide regular guidance and research assistance to trial attorneys in the Criminal Division regarding complex legal issues in criminal matters. The Appeals Unit is integral also in developing and providing professional development and legal training materials for Criminal Division personnel. This Legal Assistant will be an integral part of these efforts by preparing and filing legal documents, researching, and writing, filing pleadings, motions, and discovery, in preparation for pre-trial, trial, and post-trial litigation matters. Preparation of documents for filing will include typing and transcribing handwritten documents into typewritten documents. The Legal Assistant will assist the attorneys when preparing for and attending court hearings and will prepare and maintain court scheduling lists and court dockets and other related duties as may be assigned. This Legal Assistant is required to have excellent organization and communication skills. This position requires regular communication with the courts in which the attorneys in Appeals practice and with opposing counsel. This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits. This position is approved for up to 29.75 hours per week.

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. Acts in liaison capacity between superior and various interested parties and judicial and/or court staff, clients, defendants, plaintiffs, victims, witnesses, law enforcement agents, elected and/or appointed officials and the public to gather, clarify and provide information regarding case facts and status.  Establishes and maintains case files ensuring that the files contain complete and accurate information essential to each step of the proceedings from pre-hearing and/or pre-trial through trial and sentencing.  Interviews involved parties such as clients, defendants, plaintiffs, victims, witnesses, arresting officers, or medical personnel to gather discovery material, evidence for case preparation and to complete various legal and/or court documents.  Reviews various reports as well as other information such as police reports, medical reports, retail, surveillance, computer files/electronic documents, body worn camera and video/audio; summarizes pertinent details of the case for Deputy Attorney Generals; follows up as necessary for additional documents; drafts answers to litigation complaints and responses to form 30 interrogatories; issue subpoenas to obtain medical, insurance, and employment records; serves and prepares discovery; and makes required redactions for discovery and case preparation.  Reviews law sources such as case law, judicial decisions, statute law, codes, regulations, and legal and subject matter articles to ensure issues are properly cited and provides superior with written details of similar cases including findings, judicial decisions, and memorandum/opinions of law.  Prepares legal pleadings, e.g. briefs, motions, indictments, information and appeals.  Provides reports and recommendations for new/revised operating policies/procedures.  Reviews state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance of legal actions/processes. 

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant IApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Three years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity. OR Possession of an Associate’s degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program. OR A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. OR Three years’ experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. Three years’ experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information. Three years’ experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Two years’ experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents. Two years’ experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant IIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Five years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity. OR Possession of an Associate’s degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program. Two years of experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. Two years’ experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information. Two years’ experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Two years’ experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents. Two years’ experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. OR Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. One year of experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. One year experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information. One year experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. One year experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents. One year experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. OR Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree. OR Six years’ experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. Six years’ experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information. Six years’ experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Five years’ experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents. Five years’ experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant IIIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Possession of an Associate’s degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA approved program OR a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. Five years’ experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. Five years’ experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information. Five years’ experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Five years’ experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents. Five years’ experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. OR Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree. Three years’ experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. Three years’ experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information. Three years’ experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Two years’ experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents. Two years’ experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.