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Job Summary
Summary Statement
C/S Legal Administrative Specialist
The Office of Defense Services seeks a highly motivated organized and enthusiastic entry level Legal Administrative Specialist to fill a casual seasonal role within Sussex County based at our Georgetown office. This position will provide assigned Court and Assistant Public Defenders with the necessary legal and administrative support in providing quality constitutionally mandated indigent defense addition to this the position will provide receptionist services for the office. The schedule will be Monday through Friday six-hour a day starting time each day at 8:30 am.
Essential Functions
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:
- Establishes and maintains case files.
- Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Compiles and evaluates facts to complete program legal and/or court documents.
- Provides administrative 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.
- Greets visitors clients and other guests ensuring adherence to the offices safety and professionalism expectations.
- Receiving/transferring incoming phone calls
- Data entry into various software programs particularly in support of the agencies Family Court cases and clients
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Job Requirement Series
Job Requirements for Legal Administrative Specialist
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of an Associates degree or higher.
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
- 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.
- 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.
- One year of experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing spreadsheets or databases.
- Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Knowledge of legal terminology.
Additional Posting Information
- This posting will close on 10/22/2025
- 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 is a Casual/Seasonal position which is non-pension eligible and does not include healthcare or other benefits. The position is currently approved for up to 29.5 hours per week.
- Position requires 5 days a week 6 hours a day.
Conditions of Hire
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Selection Process
Accommodations
Accommodations 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
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Taleo
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Account Reconciliation
- Accrual Accounting
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Accounts Payable
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