Paralegal III

DE; Hamlet of Carvel; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of State is seeking a Paralegal III to provide comprehensive legal support, including hearings preparation, drafting of legal documents, and processing liquor license applications under Delaware law.

The role emphasizes maintaining case files, researching statutes, and interpreting regulatory requirements, with assignments at Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington or Dover.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
• Two years experience in legal research (statutes, regulations, case law).
• Two years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies.
• One year experience in drafting legal documents and presenting facts.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Interpreting laws

Interviewing

Job description

Introduction

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The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.

DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.

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Summary Statement

Provide legal support to the OABCC including preparation for hearings, creation of legal documents, drafting of website information, and interpretation of State and Federal codes to process applications and conduct project planning. Prepare for review various types of applications for liquor licenses based on Delaware’s Liquor Control Act. Collect and interpret legal data, monitor price posting, and prepare reports.

This position reports to one of the locations below:
Carvel State Office Building:
(820 N French St., Wilmington, DE, 19801)
or
Department of State:
(108 East Water Street, Dover, Delaware, 19901)

Essential Functions

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.

• 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.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Paralegal III

• Two years 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.
• 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.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. 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.