Judicial Case Management Supervisor

Delaware State

  • Kent County, DE
  • $46,643 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Summary StatementThis is the first line supervisor of a unit of case processors and Judicial Case Managers. Supervision of Judicial Case Managers is required to be classified at this level.Essential FunctionsEssential 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 PROCESSING
  • Reviews legal/court documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable time limitations, costs and court procedures and determines appropriate procedural requirement for processing.
  • Prepares and issues a wide variety of court and legal documents. Researches case files, records, databases and other sources of information to insure accuracy of case data and resolve discrepancies.
  • Enters information into manual or automated systems.
  • Prepares and maintains files and records insuring all required documents are included.
  • Provides information on court/unit procedures and event status to the public, judges, attorneys and litigants.
  • Attends hearings and proceedings to provide files, records and case information to judicial officer; records event disposition and administers oaths.
JUDICIAL CASE MANAGER
  • Assesses case filings to determine placement in case track/program or recommends referral to alternative case tracks.
  • Interprets and applies court rules, laws and procedural requirements for case events and caseflow management.
  • Monitors and coordinates case activity through multiple legal events and processes. Tracks case events/status, anticipates case flow problems/causes for delay and initiates appropriate action to expedite cases effectively and efficiently including contacting participants to resolve issues that inhibit case flow.
  • Develops case management procedures for use by judge or team.
  • Advises judicial officers regarding various case events that ultimately lead to final case disposition.
  • Coordinates case activity and events with judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement agencies and litigants.
  • Resolves technical case processing issues requiring research of case data and coordinating activities with other agencies and courts.
  • Researches case files, records and other sources of information to insure accuracy of case data, prepare and issue court documents and resolve discrepancies and issues related to caseflow.
  • Establishes and maintains contacts with the legal community, other agencies and courts/units, both externally and internally, to ensure case flow is expedited.
  • Enters case data into automated case management systems; prepares and maintains case files and records.
Job RequirementsJOB REQUIREMENTS for Judicial Case Management Supervisor
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: * Three years experience in legal case flow management which includes managing cases as they move through the legal process.
  • Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
  • Six months experience in narrative report writing.
  • Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Conditions of HireCriminal 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.BenefitsTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website atSelection ProcessThe 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 .AccommodationsAccommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting . You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email for additional applicant services support.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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