Casual​/Seasonal Receptionist Legal Admin

Introduction

The Delaware Office of Defense Services (ODS) is committed to ensuring that every person—regardless of income, background, or circumstance—is treated fairly and respectfully in the justice system. As Delaware’s public defender agency, ODS protects constitutional rights, supports individuals and families during difficult moments, and works to strengthen trust and fairness across our communities.

Our mission is zealous advocacy for the people. This simple but powerful commitment guides every aspect of our work and reflects our belief that justice must be accessible, humane, and rooted in dignity for all Delawareans. Our work is carried out by a team of dedicated attorneys and professionals across Central Administration, the Public Defender’s Office, and Office of Conflicts Counsel.

More than 200 staff members serve Delawareans with compassion, integrity, and a deep belief that dignity, equity, and justice must be accessible to all.

Assistant Public Defenders—together with investigators, forensic social specialists, mitigation specialists, client advocates, legal assistants, and administrative staff—stand beside adults and youth navigating criminal and delinquency charges. They also represent parents in abuse and neglect proceedings in the Family Court, helping protect the fundamental rights of families and ensuring parents have a meaningful voice when facing life-altering decisions. Across all case types, our teams connect clients with needed services, challenge systemic barriers that deepen inequity, and advocate for outcomes that promote healing, stability, and stronger communities.

Through this work, ODS strives to ensure that justice in Delaware is not just a principle, but a lived experience for every person we serve.

The Office of Defense Services seeks a highly motivated, organized, and enthusiastic entry level Legal Administrative Specialist to fill a casual seasonal role within Sussex County based at our Georgetown office. This position will provide receptionist services for the office. In addition to this, the position may be assigned to Court and Assistant Public Defender’s with the necessary legal and administrative support in providing quality, constitutionally mandated, indigent defense services.

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:

• Greets visitors, clients, and other guests, ensuring adherence to the office’s safety and professionalism expectations.
• Receiving/transferring incoming phone calls
• Establishes and maintains case files.
• Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Compiles and evaluates facts to complete program, legal, and/or court documents.
• Provides administrative reports and recommendations for new/revised operating policies/procedures.
• Reviews state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance of legal actions/processes.
• Data entry into various software programs, particularly in support of the agencies Family Court cases and clients
• Additional duties may be assigned.

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

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