Paralegal I

State of Delaware - Wilmington, DE

Full-time - Entry Level

Wilmington, DE

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This is the first level of Paralegal work, primarily focused on protecting the State's interests in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. The Paralegal will establish and maintain case files, manage correspondence, prepare and file bankruptcy claims, motions, and objections, track filing deadlines, and respond to taxpayer phone calls. The role requires the ability to identify issues with case files and documentation, and the Paralegal should be prepared to reach out to auditors and other Revenue staff to gather additional information as needed. Essential functions of this position include establishing and maintaining case files, reviewing legal and court documents for completeness and accuracy, compiling and evaluating facts to complete program, legal, and/or court documents, and providing administrative reports and recommendations for new or revised operating policies and procedures. The Paralegal will also review state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal actions and processes. This position is classified under an exclusive bargaining representative and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain case files.
• Manage correspondence related to bankruptcy proceedings.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy claims, motions, and objections.
• Track filing deadlines for legal documents.
• Answer taxpayer phone calls and provide assistance.
• Identify issues with case files and documentation.
• Reach out to auditors and other Revenue staff for additional information as needed.
• Review legal and court documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Compile and evaluate facts to complete legal documents.
• Provide administrative reports and recommendations for new or revised operating policies and procedures.
• Review state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for compliance.

Requirements

• Six months experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
• Six months experience in data collection, including collecting, compiling, and maintaining data from multiple sources.
• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package as detailed on the State of Delaware's benefits website.