Legal Administrative Specialist I-III, Criminal Division, State Prosecutor's Office
Legal Administrative Specialist I-III, Criminal Division, State Prosecutor's Office
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Job Description
Introduction
Delawares Attorney General the States 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 publics access to open government protect the abused and much more.
Summary Statement
The Delaware Department of Justice CriminalDivision is seeking a Legal Administrative Specialist to provide directadministrative and clerical support to the State Prosecutor who oversees adultcriminal prosecutions across New Castle Kent and Sussex Legal Administrative Specialist position carries statewideresponsibilities it is based out of New Castle County.
Reviews legal documents for accuracycompleteness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Gather dataon case activities filings deadlines hearings and dispositions forinclusion in monthly legal performance reports. Coordinates travelarrangements training registrations and logistics for the Criminal and organizes case files both physical and electronic ensuringtimely filing and retrieval. Assist attorneys in preparing and submittingbudget requests for specific case-related expenses training or as a point of contact with the fiscal department to verify status ofsubmitted requests and resolve discrepancies. Respond swiftly to internal andexternal communications and assist with other secretarial support duties asassigned. This Legal Administrative Specialist will have daily contactwith all Criminal Justice and State government stakeholders. Liaises withthe Attorney Generals executive staff including the Chief Deputy AttorneyGeneral the Chief of Staff Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Controlleron high-level projects communications and administrativepriorities.
Responsibilities include monitoring U Visapetitions (Form I-918 and related forms) for the State Prosecutors approval bycreating case files and tracking application process. Coordinating operationallogistics for the SLEAF Council (Special Law Enforcement Assistance Funds) bycoordinating dates times and venues for meetings drafting agendas anddistributing meeting packets including minutes reports and backgroundmaterials. Act as a liaison between council members legal staff and externalstakeholders ensuring effective communication and timely updates. Recordaccurate and detailed minutes of meetings track action items and circulatefinal notes for review and approval. Organize documentation related to councildecisions membership bylaws and historical records in compliance withrecord-keeping policies.
**This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice. **
Essential Functions
- 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
Additional Posting Information
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.
- This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
- This position is Internal/In-House only. Applicants may only apply if they are current employees of the Department of Justice.
Conditions of Hire
- Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Department of Justice Benefits Include:
- May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
- State of Delaware healthcare plan.
- State of Delaware pension plan.
- Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
- 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
