Legal Administrative Specialist I-III 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. 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 Criminal Division seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to provide clerical/administrative support to Deputy Attorneys General prosecuting crimes in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit, in Sussex County. In addition to general administrative support, duties are to include setting up files, running criminal record checks, typing various information, requesting reports, answering discovery, managing calendars, filing documents, preparing subpoena lists, and maintaining orderly and accurate case files. This position will be part of the rotation schedule for back up coverage for the main Criminal Division Receptionist in the event of an absence. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, well organized and possess strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word; must possess excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills; must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to pay attention to detail; must be able to interact professionally with members of the public, including victims, witnesses, defendants and defense attorneys; must be able to answer telephones and take accurate messages. Knowledge of DELJIS, LEISS and Enforcer is desired, but is not required.

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. Applies agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in maintaining and processing agency information. Serves as a liaison with the public, clients, agency staff and others to exchange information and explain agency services, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assures effective coordination of operational functions for assigned unit/attorneys. Arranges for the delivery of legal paperwork. Types correspondence and legal paperwork.  Schedules, coordinates, and confirms court dates, appointments, interviews, intakes, and meetings. Establishes tracking and monitoring systems and conducts follow up to ensure timely resolution of matters. Maintains and controls data and/or filing systems to ensure effective, accurate and easily retrievable legal documentation.

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Administrative Specialist IApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 1.Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher.2.Knowledge of legal terminology. OR1.One year of experience in coordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems.2.One year of experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.3.One year of experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.4.Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.5.Knowledge of legal terminology. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Administrative Specialist IIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 1.Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.OR1.Three years of experience in coordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems.2.Three years of experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.3.Three years of experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.4.Three years of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.5.Six months’ experience in legal terminology.6.Six months’ experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Administrative Specialist IIIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 1.Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.2.Two years of experience:•Coordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems.•In document processing, which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.•Using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.•Using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.•Preparing legal documents.•Interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. OR 1.Five years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity. OR 1.Six years of experience in coordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems.2.Six years of experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.3.Six years of experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.4.Six years of experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.5.Four years of experience preparing legal documents.6.Four years of experience interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

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