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Summary Statement

The Division of Legislative Services provides nonpartisan research, legal, and other legislative services to the General Assembly. The Division is seeking applicants for a casual/seasonal paralegal position in the Registrar of Regulations Office. As a paralegal in this office, you will be responsible for validating the accuracy and compliance of regulations submitted to the Office. Duties include review of submissions, communications regarding submissions and general questions, and review and proofing of publications.\r\n

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.\r\n\r\n Establishes and maintains case files.\r\n Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.\r\n Compiles and evaluates facts to complete program, legal, and/or court documents. \r\n Provides administrative reports and recommendations for new/revised operating policies/procedures.\r\n Reviews state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance of legal actions/processes. \r\n\r\n

Job Requirement Series

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Paralegal I\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Six months experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files. \r\n Six months experience in data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staffor others. \r\n Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating data. \r\n Knowledge oflegal terminology. \r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Paralegal II \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n One yearexperience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.\r\n One year experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.\r\n One year experience inanalyzing and evaluating data. \r\n One year experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. \r\n Knowledge of interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action. \r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules.This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.\r\n\r\nA writing sample will be requested at the time ofinterview.\r\n\r\nThis is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.\r\n

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.\r\n

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.\r\n\r\nOnce 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 atStateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visitingdelawarerelay.com.\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe 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.\r\n