Legal Administrative Specialist I - III

Introduction

Legal Administrative Specialist for Court of Common Pleas in New Castle County

The Office of Defense Services seeks a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic entry level Legal Administrative Specialist to fill a full-time role within the New Castle County CCP Unit based at the Carvel State Building. This position may provide Assistant Public Defender's with the necessary legal and administrative support in providing quality, open constitutionally mandated, indigent defense services. In addition to this, the position will concentrate on opening files for the Court of Common Pleas and backing up the legal admin for Superior Court.

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 :

• 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.
• Maintains and controls data and / or filing systems to ensure effective, accurate and easily retrievable legal documentation.
• Establishes and maintains case files.
• Reviews legal / court documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Greeting visitors, clients, and other guests, ensuring adherence to the office's safety and professionalism expectations.
• Receiving / transferring incoming phone calls
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

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

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Additional Posting Information

Conditions of Hire

Benefits

Upon eligibility benefits to include :

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Accommodations

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