Judicial Case Processor Supervisor

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

State of Delaware Family Court is seeking a first line supervisor for a unit of Judicial Case Processors. The role involves supervising staff, managing case processing, and ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to court procedures.

Strong emphasis on accuracy, timelines, and compliance with state laws. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, preparing court papers, entering data into information systems, maintaining records, and assisting during hearings with case information.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Three years’ experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Three years’ experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• One year of experience creating reports combining data from multiple sources in an organized format.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable time limitations, costs and court procedures and determines appropriate procedural requirement for processing.
• Prepares and issues a wide variety of court and legal documents; Research case files, records, databases and other sources to ensure accuracy of case data and resolve discrepancies.
• Enters information into manual or automated systems.
• Prepares and maintains files and records ensuring all required documents are included.
• Provides information on court/unit procedures and event status to the public, judges, attorneys and litigants.
• Attends hearings and proceedings to provide files, records and case information to judicial officer; records event disposition and administers oaths.

Skills

Document processing

Data entry

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Automated information systems

Job description

Introduction

Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary.

Introduction

Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary. We strive each day to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. We strive to have the same environment for our staff and value a diverse workforce. We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives every day. Come join our team where our goal is to operate Family Court through great staff across the state.

Summary Statement

This is the first line supervisor of a unit of Judicial Case Processors or the supervisor of a Justice of the Peace Court. Work may also include performing actual caseload management functions.

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.

JUDICIAL CASE PROCESSING

• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable time limitations, costs and court procedures and determines appropriate procedural requirement for processing.
• Prepares and issues a wide variety of court and legal documents. Research case files, records, databases and other sources of information to ensure accuracy of case data and resolve discrepancies.
• Enters information into manual or automated systems.
• Prepares and maintains files and records ensuring all required documents are included.
• Provides information on court/unit procedures and event status to the public, judges, attorneys and litigants.
• Attends hearings and proceedings to provide files, records and case information to judicial officer; records event disposition and administers oaths.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements for Judicial Case Processing Supervisor

• Three years’ experience in document processing such as reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, resolving deficiencies, and tracking and monitoring activities.
• Three years’ experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Three years’ experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• One year of experience in creating reports which includes combining and presenting data from multiple sources in an organized format.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

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. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 to confirm you are authorized to work in the US. Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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 Delaware State Jobs.

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 [phone]. 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.