Legal Administrative Specialist I-III Criminal & Delinquency Unit
Legal Administrative Specialist I-III Criminal & Delinquency Unit
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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 Department of Justice is seeking a Legal Administrative Specialist for the Family Division to support the newly established Criminal & Delinquency Unit in New Castle County. This Legal Administrative Specialist will provide critical clerical and administrative support to Deputy Attorneys General handling all criminal matters within Family Court including juvenile delinquency and truancy cases juvenile sex crimes and adult misdemeanor prosecutions.
In addition to general administrative responsibilities duties include creating and maintaining case files running criminal background checks drafting and filing legal documents managing calendars preparing subpoenas requesting and organizing reports coordinating court schedules responding to discovery requests and providing other support as needed. This position plays an important role in ensuring efficient case management and supporting the fair and timely prosecution of criminal and delinquency matters within the Family Court system.
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 posting may close before 8/1/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).
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 JusticeBenefits 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
