- Acts in liaison capacity between superior and various interested parties and judicial and/or court staff, clients, defendants, plaintiffs, victims, witnesses, law enforcement agents, elected and/or appointed officials and the public to gather, clarify and provide information regarding case facts and status.
- Establishes and maintains case files ensuring that the files contain complete and accurate information essential to each step of the proceedings from pre-hearing and/or pre-trial through trial and sentencing.
- Interviews involved parties such as clients, defendants, plaintiffs, victims, witnesses, arresting officers, or medical personnel to gather discovery material, evidence for case preparation and to complete various legal and/or court documents.
- Reviews various reports as well as other information such as police reports, medical reports, retail, surveillance, computer files/electronic documents, body worn camera and video/audio; summarizes pertinent details of the case for Deputy Attorney Generals; follows up as necessary for additional documents; drafts answers to litigation complaints and responses to form 30 interrogatories; issue subpoenas to obtain medical, insurance, and employment records; serves and prepares discovery; and makes required redactions for discovery and case preparation.
- Reviews law sources such as case law, judicial decisions, statute law, codes, regulations, and legal and subject matter articles to ensure issues are properly cited and provides superior with written details of similar cases including findings, judicial decisions, and memorandum/opinions of law.
- Prepares legal pleadings, e.g. briefs, motions, indictments, information and appeals.
- Provides 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.
- Three years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity. OR
- Possession of an Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program. OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. OR
- Three years' experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- Three years' experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- Three years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Two years' 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.
- Two years' experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant IIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Five years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity. OR
- Possession of an Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program.
- Two years of experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- Two years' experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- Two years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Two years' 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.
- Two years' experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. OR
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
- One year of experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- One year experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- One year experience 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 interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. OR
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree. OR
- Six years' experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- Six years' experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- Six years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Five years' 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.
- Five years' experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant IIIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of an Associate's degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA approved program OR a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
- Five years' experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- Five years' experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- Five years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Five years' 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.
- Five years' experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. OR
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree.
- Three years' experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
- Three years' experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- Three years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Two years' 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.
- Two years' experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.
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Description
Introduction
Delaware's Attorney General, the State's 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 public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.Summary Statement
The Criminal Division seeks a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to support Deputy Attorneys General in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit in New Castle County. The general Legal Assistant (Paralegal) duties include, but are not limited to, researching, preparing, and processing legal documents such as discovery and subpoenas for the Deputy Attorneys General. Specific to this posting, the Legal Assistant (Paralegal) will be responsible for the organization and oversight of expungement petitions. The Legal Assistant (Paralegal) is responsible for various paralegal duties in the preparation of assisting the Deputy Attorneys General in cases for trial, including victim/witness contact, scheduling interviews, obtaining reports and other information requested from police agencies, and gathering and tracking statistical information for preparation of cases and maintaining case management databases. The Legal Assistant (Paralegal) must be capable of working independently in a high-paced work environment. **This is a casual seasonal position, currently approved to work up to 37.5 hours per week, and is non-pension eligible, without healthcare and/or other benefits**Essential Functions
This class series uses three levels of work in the Administrative Services occupational group, Legal Services occupational series and describes legal assistant work involving administrative and judicial proceedings regarding civil, regulatory, and/or criminal law. Work involves providing an agency's management staff or professional legal staff of legal support work and trial preparation. 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.Job Requirement Series
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant IApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
