Case Processor (Admin Specialist I-Merit Comp)-Criminal Division

Felony Screening/Case Processing Unit - New Castle County

Recruitment #082124-MUAA01-150100

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Introduction

Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights & Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Justice seeks a Case Processor (Administrative Specialist I – Merit Comp) to provide administrative support to the Felony Screening Unit, Criminal Division, in New Castle County. 

Essential Functions

The duties associated with the Case Processor position include, but are not limited to, preparing charging documents, preparing restitution letters and other documents for filing with the various courts, accessing and printing documents as needed from both CJIS and JIC, filing, managing several calendars, pulling files associated with those calendars and closing of preliminary hearing and plea files in the case tracking and CJIS systems as well as maintenance of the records of those closings. The position assists with transferring files to trial units and tracking those transfers. The position is also required to rotate with the other administrative staff in the Felony Screening Unit at the intake scheduling desk. Other members of the Case Processing group will also require some assistance from time to time, including closing files, preparing charging documents, and assisting the Supervisor of the CPU.  The position requires interaction with the Courts and law enforcement, including but not limited to, scheduling intakes and coordinating the bail reduction and video bail calendars.

Job Requirements

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


1. Six months experience in coordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems.
2. Six months experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.
3. Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
4. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

Additional Posting Information

  • This posting may close before 9/26/2024 upon filling the vacant position(s).
  • Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
  • This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.  

Conditions of Hire

  • Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. 
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

  • May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal)
  • State of Delaware healthcare plan
  • State of Delaware pension plan
  • Over 4 weeks of vacation per year
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave

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


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.