Legal Assist. I–III (Paralegal), Defensive Litigation Unit (Ltd Term: Approx. 2 yrs)

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

The Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) to provide support to Deputy Attorneys General in the Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit in New Castle County. A Legal Assistant in this Unit must be able to draft, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence; manage and organize case files, exhibits, and document productions; coordinate and assist with discovery, including e-discovery review and privilege log preparation; conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other resources; prepare deposition summaries, trial binders, and exhibit lists; file documents with federal and state courts, including e-filing; calendar court deadlines, hearings, and statutes of limitations; monitor docketing; coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel; assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials; and manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. This Legal Assistant must be capable of working efficiently in a high-paced work environment and must be a self-starter, detail-oriented and well organized.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Three years of employment with the Department of Justice in a similar capacity.
Possession of an associate degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA or Department approved program.
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.
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’ 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.

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.