What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Specialist I-III Consumer Protection Unit/Fraud Division position at State of Delaware?
Introduction
Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.
In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.
Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- Applies agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in maintaining and processing agency information.
- Serves as a liaison with the public, clients, agency staff and others to exchange information and explain agency services, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assures effective coordination of operational functions for assigned unit/attorneys.
- Arranges for the delivery of legal paperwork.
- Types correspondence and legal paperwork.
- Schedules, coordinates, and confirms court dates, appointments, interviews, intakes, and meetings.
- Establishes tracking and monitoring systems and conducts follow up to ensure timely resolution of matters.
- Maintains and controls data and/or filing systems to ensure effective, accurate and easily retrievable legal documentation.
Job Requirement Series
Additional Posting Information
- This is a Casual/Seasonal position, approved to work up to 29.75 hours per week and is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
- Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
Conditions of Hire
- Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.