Paralegal I

Finance/Revenue • Dover, DE

5d

About The Position

This is the first level of Paralegal work, with a focus on protecting the State's interests in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. The Paralegal establishes and maintains case files, manages correspondence, prepares and files bankruptcy claims, motions and objections, as well as tracks filing deadlines and answers taxpayer phone calls. The Paralegal should be able to identify issues with case files and documentation and be prepared to reach out to auditors and other Revenue staff to gather additional information as needed. 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. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Requirements

• Six months experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
• Six months experience in data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staff or others.
• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicant must complete satisfactory criminal background check, reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state tax laws, and any other required condition of employment.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains case files.
• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Compiles and evaluates facts to complete program, legal, and/or court documents.
• Provides administrative 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.
• Manages correspondence.
• Prepares and files bankruptcy claims, motions and objections.
• Tracks filing deadlines.
• Answers taxpayer phone calls.
• Identifies issues with case files and documentation.
• Reaches out to auditors and other Revenue staff to gather additional information as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed