Judicial Case Manager I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is an entry-level judicial case management position responsible for managing judicial case flow by coordinating legal events, processes, resources, and case-related activities to support the timely and efficient progression of court cases. Employees perform the full range of essential functions, including routine and standardized assignments, under close supervision. Upon satisfactory completion of departmental promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible for promotion to the next level. The role involves assessing case filings, maintaining accurate case files, monitoring case activity and status, coordinating events with court participants and justice partners, and taking appropriate action to address delays. Employees may attend court proceedings, prepare or issue court documents, use automated information systems, arrange delivery of legal paperwork, and manage court calendars or schedules. The essential functions listed are not exhaustive; employees may perform other related duties as required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire; the recruiting agency may require applicants to pay for it as part of a conditional offer.

Requirements

Six months of experience managing cases as they move through the legal process.
Six months of experience applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months of experience using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire about, and report on data.
Knowledge of narrative report writing.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Satisfactory criminal background check required as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess case filings to determine placement in a case track or program, or recommend referral to alternative tracks.
Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, judicial officers, court users, justice partners, and the public; coordinate activities, respond to inquiries, and explain court processes and procedures.
Create and maintain accurate and complete case files.
Monitor and coordinate case activity through legal events and processes; track case status, anticipate flow problems or delays, and take appropriate action to expedite cases, including contacting participants to resolve issues.
Research case files, records, and other information sources; coordinate with internal and external resources to verify case data, resolve issues or complaints, and prepare and issue court documents.
Coordinate case activity and events with judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and litigants.
Advise judicial officers regarding case events that may lead to final disposition.
Maintain contacts with the legal community, other agencies, and courts or units to help expedite case flow.
Attend court proceedings, which may include annotating court worksheets, creating automated sentence orders, facilitating data entry, swearing in witnesses, and marking evidence.
Use automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report data.
Arrange delivery of legal paperwork and other correspondence.
May manage court calendars or schedules, including scheduling within guidelines, coordinating parties, rescheduling, and generating notices.
Perform other related duties as required.