Judicial Case Manager I

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #040424-J72274-21300

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Summary Statement

This is the entry level of caseload management work learning the legal processes and procedures and case management functions while performing the full range of case management activities for Landlord Tenant cases as part of the newly created Eviction Diversion program at the Justice of the Peace Court.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

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.

Judicial Case Manager I

  • Attends training programs and receives on-the-job training in all aspects of cases within a civil or criminal caseload, trial functions, drafting judicial orders and independently managing a caseload.
  • Learns the principles, practices, methods and techniques of case management including case type identification, Courtroom management/protocol, and event tracking/ monitoring and case flow management.
  • Manages the full range of case management activities under close supervision.
  • Learns, interprets and applies court rules, laws and procedural requirements for case events and case flow management.
  • Learns the organizational structure, jurisdiction and functions of all courts and the interrelationship with related agencies (i.e. criminal justice and law enforcement agencies, social service/community service agencies, non-profit, governmental).
  • Principal contacts are with the public, attorneys, judges, pro se litigants, criminal justice agencies and other courts to obtain information needed to prepare cases, provide information on cases, resolve discrepancies in case data and respond to procedural questions.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Judicial Case Manager I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in managing cases as they move through the legal process.
  2. Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  3. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  4. Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

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