Paralegal III
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Job Summary
Introduction
Start your Career at DOS!
The Department of States (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development finance transportation housing education culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delawares historical sites and collections to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to serving consumers public employees and veterans.
DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.
For more information please visit our websitetoday!
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- 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.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Paralegal III
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Two years experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- Two yearsexperience in legal research such as researching statutes regulations case law and background information.
- Two yearsexperience in interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- One year experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
- One year experience in interviewingusing structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts explore issues and identify courses of action.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the FederalE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with eachnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work inthe U.S. For more information refer to ourjobseeker resources.
Criminal background check:A satisfactorycriminal background check is required as a condition of hire. Therecruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal backgroundcheck as part of the conditional offer of hire.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide NewEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are heldat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .
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.
About Company
The official website of the State of Delaware. Find information about state government, programs, and services. The First State is located in the Northeast U.S.
