Legal Assistant I - III Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit NCC

Job Description

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.

The
Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to provide
support to Deputy Attorneys General in the Civil Division, Affirmative
Litigation Unit in New Castle County.

The Affirmative
Litigation Unit administratively prosecutes a variety of cases and serves as
legal counsel for designated state entities. The Unit also serves as legal
counsel for various boards and commissions and has an appellate practice before
the Delaware Superior and Supreme Courts when board and/or commissions' orders
are challenged.

The
Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive paralegal support to Deputy
Attorneys General (DAGs). The Legal Assistant will help manage all phases of the high volume, professional licensee
administrative prosecutions conducted pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 8735. Responsibilities include opening and closing
cases, reviewing and evaluating cases, obtaining additional information as
requested by DAGs, scheduling and coordinating witnesses, managing hearing
calendars, hearing preparation, maintaining unit statistics, and generating
statistical reports. The position may also include significant telephone and
interpersonal interaction with investigators, witnesses, agency personnel, and
the public.

The Legal Assistant may also be required
to perform other responsibilities related to the Unit, as directed by the Unit
Head and Assistant Unit Head.

The Legal Assistant must have excellent
organizational and communication skills, proficient time management skills,
experience using MS Word and MS Excel, experience working with the public, and be
able to work independently. The Legal
Assistant must be able to develop a good working relationship with DAGs,
support staff, and agency personnel.

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.

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.

Requirements

JOB
REQUIREMENTS for Legal Assistant I
Applicants
must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in
each of the following areas:

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

OR

1. Possession of an associate's degree or certificate
in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program.

OR

1. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice
or a related field.

OR

1. Three years' experience in preparing
and maintaining legal documents and case files.
2. Three years' experience in legal
research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background
information.
3. Three years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. 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.
5. 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 II
Applicants
must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in
each of the following areas:

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

OR

1. Possession of an Associate's degree or
certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program.
2. Two years of experience in preparing
and maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. Two years' experience in legal research
such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
4. Two years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. 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.
6. Two years' experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.

OR

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree in
criminal justice or a related field.
2. One year of experience in preparing and
maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. One year experience in legal research
such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
4. One year experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. 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.
6. One year experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.

OR

1. Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree.

OR

1. Six years' experience in preparing and
maintaining legal documents and case files.
2. Six years' experience in legal research
such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
3. Six years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. 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.
5. 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 III
Applicants
must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in
each of the following areas:

1. 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.
2. Five years' experience in preparing and
maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. Five years' experience in legal
research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background
information.
4. Five years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Five years' experience in drafting
legal documents such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting
facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
6. Five years' experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.

OR

1. Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree.
2. Three years' experience in preparing
and maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. Three years' experience in legal
research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background
information.
4. Three years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. 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.
6. 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 I
Applicants
must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in
each of the following areas:

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

OR

1. Possession of an associate's degree or certificate
in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program.

OR

1. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice
or a related field.

OR

1. Three years' experience in preparing
and maintaining legal documents and case files.
2. Three years' experience in legal
research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background
information.
3. Three years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. 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.
5. 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 II
Applicants
must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in
each of the following areas:

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

OR

1. Possession of an Associate's degree or
certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program.
2. Two years of experience in preparing
and maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. Two years' experience in legal research
such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
4. Two years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. 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.
6. Two years' experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.

OR

1. Possession of a bachelor's degree in
criminal justice or a related field.
2. One year of experience in preparing and
maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. One year experience in legal research
such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
4. One year experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. 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.
6. One year experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.

OR

1. Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree.

OR

1. Six years' experience in preparing and
maintaining legal documents and case files.
2. Six years' experience in legal research
such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
3. Six years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. 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.
5. 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 III
Applicants
must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in
each of the following areas:

1. 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.
2. Five years' experience in preparing and
maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. Five years' experience in legal
research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background
information.
4. Five years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Five years' experience in drafting
legal documents such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting
facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
6. Five years' experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.

OR

1. Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree.
2. Three years' experience in preparing
and maintaining legal documents and case files.
3. Three years' experience in legal
research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background
information.
4. Three years' experience in interpreting
laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
5. 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.
6. Two years' experience in interviewing
using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore
issues and identify courses of action.