Legal Assistant I-III (Paralegal) Felony Trial Unit

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware Department of Justice, Criminal Division, seeks a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to support Deputy Attorneys General in the Felony Trial Unit in New Castle County. General Legal Assistant duties include, but are not limited to, conducting intakes with police officers; researching, preparing, and processing legal documents such as discovery, subpoenas, and motions; compiling, organizing, and tracking evidence for case reviews; redacting police reports and medical records; preparing cases for grand jury and trial; and managing a high volume of felony case files and maintaining case management databases. The Legal Assistant is also responsible for assisting Deputy Attorneys General in trial preparation, including victim and witness contact, scheduling interviews, obtaining reports, outstanding evidence, and other information requested from police agencies, as well as gathering and tracking statistical information related to cases. There is frequent interaction with police agencies, witnesses, and victims while supporting Deputy Attorneys General throughout the litigation process. The ideal candidate must be capable of working independently and efficiently in a high-paced work environment while also functioning as a strong team player. The position requires someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.