Criminal Case Support Specialist (Legal Admin)

Delaware LLC; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Vacation time

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Justice, Criminal Division, seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to provide clerical support to Deputy Attorneys General prosecuting cases in the Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County.

Responsibilities include setting up case files, running criminal record checks, typing and preparing documents, managing calendars, handling discovery, and preparing witness lists. The role also involves back-up coverage for the main receptionist during lunch breaks or absences.

Qualifications

• Possession of an associate’s degree or higher.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• One year of experience coordinating office activities and tracking workflow.
• One year of experience in document processing and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• One year of experience using standard software for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
• Six months experience using an automated information system to manage data.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and processes agency information and documents.
• Serves as liaison with public, clients, and staff to exchange information.
• Schedules court dates, appointments, interviews, and meetings.
• Maintains filing systems for legal documentation.

Skills

Legal terminology

Office coordination

Document processing

Word processing

Data entry / automated systems

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

The Delaware Department of Justice, Criminal Division, seeks a Legal Administrative Specialist to provide clerical support to Deputy Attorneys General prosecuting cases in the Felony Trial Unit in Sussex County.

Responsibilities include setting up case files, running criminal record checks, typing and preparing documents, managing calendars, handling discovery, and preparing witness lists. The role also involves back-up coverage for the main receptionist during lunch breaks or absences.