Child Support Specialist
Summary of Position
Data entry of court case information including preparing cases for court and follow-up after hearing. Review legal documents for accuracy and correct preparation before they are submitted to an attorney. In frequent communication with court personnel. Assists attorneys during court hearings as needed.
Essential Job Requirements
1. Ensures that case files that are docketed for court are prepared for the court hearing by reviewing the appropriate documents and case information within established timeframes.
2. Calculates arrearages and other financial adjustments.
3. Conducts interviews with custodial and non-custodial parents as needed.
4. Prepares cases and the necessary legal and/or administrative documents for review and approval by staff attorney and/or administrator/supervisor designee.
5. Accesses system data, including state system(s) that provides information on Employment, Birth Verification, Social Security Information System, Electronic Parent Locator Network and appropriate internet resources to obtain relevant case information.
6. Prepares cases and the necessary legal and/or administrative documents for review and approval by staff attorney and/or administrator/supervisor designee.
7. Files legal pleadings, orders and other legal documents with the appropriate clerk of court. Enters docket numbers and court dates into state computer system.
8. Attends court with assigned attorney and actively assists in case resolution at court.
9. Completes court docket sheets with results of each case.
10. Enters court dispositions into the state system and company tracking software within established state, federal, and contractual requirements.
11. Records in the automated and/or hard copy case file all necessary information related to the establishment and/or enforcement of a child support obligation.
12. Completes attorney-directed court follow-up such as discovery, subpoenas, motions within required time frames.
13. Maintains confidentiality and security of case information.
14. Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or successful completion of an educational program for paralegal or comparable employment experience as a paralegal or legal secretary
Required Experience
Two or more years of legal related experience
Required Skills
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
Physical Requirements
Must be able walk to and from court from office (7 city blocks) while pulling a rolling luggage style cart.
Must be able to sit for extended periods
Mental Requirements
Must be able to carry out complex written instructions. Must be able to multi-task.
Equipment Used
Basic office equipment:
copier, fax, telephone, computer
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Working Conditions
Working conditions are those of a typical office environment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Data entry of court case information including preparing cases for court and follow-up after hearing. Review legal documents for accuracy and correct preparation before they are submitted to an attorney. In frequent communication with court personnel. Assists attorneys during court hearings as needed.
Essential Job Requirements
1. Ensures that case files that are docketed for court are prepared for the court hearing by reviewing the appropriate documents and case information within established timeframes.
2. Calculates arrearages and other financial adjustments.
3. Conducts interviews with custodial and non-custodial parents as needed.
4. Prepares cases and the necessary legal and/or administrative documents for review and approval by staff attorney and/or administrator/supervisor designee.
5. Accesses system data, including state system(s) that provides information on Employment, Birth Verification, Social Security Information System, Electronic Parent Locator Network and appropriate internet resources to obtain relevant case information.
6. Prepares cases and the necessary legal and/or administrative documents for review and approval by staff attorney and/or administrator/supervisor designee.
7. Files legal pleadings, orders and other legal documents with the appropriate clerk of court. Enters docket numbers and court dates into state computer system.
8. Attends court with assigned attorney and actively assists in case resolution at court.
9. Completes court docket sheets with results of each case.
10. Enters court dispositions into the state system and company tracking software within established state, federal, and contractual requirements.
11. Records in the automated and/or hard copy case file all necessary information related to the establishment and/or enforcement of a child support obligation.
12. Completes attorney-directed court follow-up such as discovery, subpoenas, motions within required time frames.
13. Maintains confidentiality and security of case information.
14. Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or successful completion of an educational program for paralegal or comparable employment experience as a paralegal or legal secretary
Required Experience
Two or more years of legal related experience
Required Skills
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
Physical Requirements
Must be able walk to and from court from office (7 city blocks) while pulling a rolling luggage style cart.
Must be able to sit for extended periods
Mental Requirements
Must be able to carry out complex written instructions. Must be able to multi-task.
Equipment Used
Basic office equipment:
copier, fax, telephone, computer
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Working Conditions
Working conditions are those of a typical office environment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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