Judicial Assistant (Judicial Secretary I)/Project Manager

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

This confidential position in the Delaware Judicial Branch works directly for the Chancellor of the Court of Chancery and provides administrative support in all areas, with special emphasis on Court projects and event planning. The employee serves at the pleasure of the assigned Judge.

The role requires administrative project coordination, event planning, document preparation, office administration, and review of legal and court documents. The employee must communicate effectively on sensitive and confidential matters, manage a high volume of work, and work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

• Experience coordinating administrative projects and event planning.
• Experience using standard computer software programs for word formatting, spreadsheets, or databases.
• Experience creating reports and various documents.
• Experience in the principles, practices, and procedures of office administration and management.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively to a diverse audience and on sensitive or confidential issues.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Satisfactory criminal background check as a condition of hire.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Valid state-issued ID or driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with File & ServeXpress.
• Experience as a full-time Legal Secretary or Paralegal.
• Experience using generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Chancellor in all areas, with special emphasis on Court projects and event planning.
• Coordinate administrative projects and event planning.
• Create reports and various documents.
• Review and evaluate legal and court documents for completeness and accuracy.

Benefits

• Free parking for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefit package; details are available on the employer's website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed