Legal Administrative Specialist I-III Child Support Enforcement Unit

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to provide support to Deputy Attorneys General in the Family Division Child Support Enforcement Unit in New Castle County.

This position supports Deputy Attorneys General with a range of responsibilities from daily calendar management to drafting motions pleadings and discovery. The workload is high-volume and fast-paced.

This Legal Administrative Specialist provides administrative and litigation support to Deputy Attorneys General and Paralegals within the Child Support Enforcement Unit across New Castle Kent and Sussex Counties with the primary work location in New Castle County. Responsibilities include answering calls from the public; communicating with Family Court staff; preparing worksheets for use in court; maintaining case files; managing and distributing mail; and processing long-arm petitions under the guidance of a senior Deputy Attorney General.

This position also participates in the rotation of the main receptionist phone lines as needed and may interact with Family Court and the Division of Child Support Services to provide updates and status checks through FAMIS.

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 I

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of an associates degree or higher.

2. Knowledge of legal terminology.

1. 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 II

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a bachelors degree or higher.

1. 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 III

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a bachelors 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.

1. Five years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IntroductionDelawares 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 tale...

Introduction

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to provide support to Deputy Attorneys General in the Family Division Child Support Enforcement Unit in New Castle County.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Administrative Specialist I

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of an associates degree or higher.

2. Knowledge of legal terminology.

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 II

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a bachelors degree or higher.

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 III

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a bachelors degree or higher.

2. Two years of experience:

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.

1. Five years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Legal Administrative Specialist I-III Child Support Enforcement Unit

Dover, NH - USA

Job Summary

Introduction

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirement Series

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Introduction

Summary Statement

Essential Functions

Job Requirement Series

Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

About Company

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