Paralegal I

State of Delaware
Dover, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2024 CLOSED ON 11/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal I position at State of Delaware?

Introduction

Start your Career at DOS!

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.

For more information, please visit our website today!

Summary Statement

This is the first level of paralegal work.

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 I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  • 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.

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.

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 StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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.

Paralegal
Jobot -
Wilmington, DE
Paralegal
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP -
Wilmington, DE
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Offices of Doroshow Pasquale Krawitz & Bhaya -
Smyrna, DE

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Paralegal I?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Paralegal I career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$63,824 - $82,396
Income Estimation: 
$75,087 - $94,926
Income Estimation: 
$63,824 - $82,396
Income Estimation: 
$75,087 - $94,926
Income Estimation: 
$54,125 - $76,940
Income Estimation: 
$67,117 - $87,377
Income Estimation: 
$75,087 - $94,926
Income Estimation: 
$87,474 - $109,442
Income Estimation: 
$87,474 - $109,442
Income Estimation: 
$109,292 - $137,005

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Paralegal I.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Document Preparation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $52,236 - $86,547
    • Income Estimation: $67,041 - $87,662
  • Electronic Discovery Skill

    • Income Estimation: $75,087 - $94,926
    • Income Estimation: $95,529 - $136,870
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at State of Delaware

State of Delaware
Hired Organization Address Milford, DE Full Time
Introduction Start your Career at DOS! The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every asp...
State of Delaware
Hired Organization Address Dover, DE Full Time
The position is responsible for creating and auditing accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, and credit...
State of Delaware
Hired Organization Address Laurel, DE Full Time
Introduction Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improv...
State of Delaware
Hired Organization Address Dover, DE Full Time
Introduction Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to comba...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Paralegal I jobs in the Dover, DE area that may be a better fit.

Paralegal

Hiller Law, Wilmington, DE

PARALEGAL

Just Legal LLC, Wilmington, DE