Casual/Seasonal Legal Admininstrative Assistant

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Delaware Office of Defense Services (ODS) is committed\r\nto ensuring that every person—regardless of income, background, or\r\ncircumstance—is treated fairly and respectfully in the justice system. As\r\nDelaware’s public defender agency, ODS protects constitutional rights, supports\r\nindividuals and families during difficult moments, and works to strengthen\r\ntrust and fairness across our communities.\r\nOur mission is zealous advocacy for the people. This simple\r\nbut powerful commitment guides every aspect of our work and reflects our belief\r\nthat justice must be accessible, humane, and rooted in dignity for all\r\nDelawareans. Our work is carried out by a team of dedicated attorneys and\r\nprofessionals across Central Administration, the Public Defender’s Office, and\r\nOffice of Conflicts Counsel. More than 200 staff members serve Delawareans with\r\ncompassion, integrity, and a deep belief that dignity, equity, and justice must\r\nbe accessible to all.\r\nAssistant Public Defenders—together with investigators,\r\nforensic social specialists, mitigation specialists, client advocates, legal\r\nassistants, and administrative staff—stand beside adults and youth navigating\r\ncriminal and delinquency charges. They also represent parents in abuse and\r\nneglect proceeding in the Family Court, helping protect the fundamental rights\r\nof families and ensuring parents have a meaningful voice when facing\r\nlife-altering decisions. Across all case types, our teams connect clients with\r\nneeded services, challenge systemic barriers that deepen inequity, and advocate\r\nfor outcomes that promote healing, stability, and stronger communities. Through\r\nthis work, ODS strives to ensure that justice in Delaware is not just a\r\nprinciple, but a lived experience for every person we serve.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Summary Statement

The\r\nOffice of Defense Services seeks a highly motivated, organized, and\r\nenthusiastic entry level Legal Administrative Specialist to fill a casual\r\nseasonal role within\r\nKent County office. This position will provide\r\nassigned Court and Assistant Public Defender’s with the necessary legal and\r\nadministrative support in providing quality, constitutionally mandated,\r\nindigent defense services. �In addition\r\nto this, the position will provide receptionist services for the office.�\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common\r\nto all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive\r\nlist of all job duties for any one position in the class:\r\n\r\n Establishes\r\n and maintains case files.\r\n Reviews\r\n legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.\r\n Compiles\r\n and evaluates facts to complete program, legal, and/or court documents.\r\n Provides\r\n administrative reports and recommendations for new/revised operating\r\n policies/procedures.\r\n Greets visitors, clients, and other guests, ensuring adherence to the office’s safety and professionalism expectations.\r\n Receiving/transferring incoming phone calls�\r\n Review’s\r\n state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and\r\n procedures to ensure compliance of legal actions/processes.\r\n Data\r\n entry into various software programs, particularly in support of the\r\n agencies Family Court cases and clients\r\n Additional\r\n duties may be assigned.\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

�\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience\r\ndemonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n One\r\n year of experience in coordinating office activities such as\r\n planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and\r\n follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers;\r\n explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or\r\n maintaining filing/record systems.\r\n One\r\n year of experience in document processing which includes reviewing and\r\n evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules,\r\n regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies,\r\n interpret information, and track and monitor activities.\r\n One\r\n year of experience in using standard computer software programs for word\r\n processing, spreadsheets or databases.\r\n Six\r\n months experience in using an automated information system to enter,\r\n update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.\r\n Knowledge\r\n of legal terminology.������� \r\n\r\nOR\r\n�\r\n\r\n Possession\r\n of an associate's degree or higher.�\r\n Knowledge\r\n of legal terminology.\r\n\r\n�\r\n

Additional Posting Information

\r\n Please\r\n be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the\r\n application process for this posting.\r\n This\r\n position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.��\r\n This\r\n posting may close before 6/10/2026 upon filling the vacant position.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

This is a Casual/Seasonal position, currently approved to\r\nwork up to 29.75 hours per week and is a non-pension eligible position without\r\nhealthcare and/or other benefits.�\r\nThe Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity\r\nemployer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to\r\nrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national\r\norigin, veteran, or disability status.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with\r\ndisabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.� To\r\nrequest an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users\r\nshould call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and\r\nvalues a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce\r\nrepresentative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national\r\norigin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual\r\norientation, gender identity or expression.\r\n