ENTRY LEGAL TECHNICIAN CHILD SUPPORT

MORGAN COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Legal Technician (Entry Level) GRADE: P & A SS 4

DEPARTMENT: Human Services DIVISION: Child Support

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-exempt DATE: September 1, 2017

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The position conducts duties associated with the establishment, enforcement and modification of child support
cases. This position requires the individual to learn multiple computer programs, state and federal laws and
regulations, tax forms, statutes and intrastate and interstate rules and regulations. This position will develop a
course of action that needs to be taken on an individual case, prepare the correct legal documents and be
responsible for maintaining the case correctly on the child support computer system to ensure the accuracy of
all cases and that all are done pursuant to state and federal rules and regulations. This position is highly
visible and requires direct contact with the state department, courts, attorneys, employers and the general
public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position receives direct supervision from the Child Support Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
This position is a non-supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal
duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time. Researches and maintains each case to determine the appropriate action to be taken to establish a

paternity, child support and/or medical support order in accordance with state and federal rules and
regulations and to determine if child support, paternity and/or medical support is at issue to ensure that
each issue is being followed pursuant to each court order.

• Initiates locate of addresses, employers and assets of each party obligated to pay child support/foster care

fees which involves contact with several public and private agencies.

• Prepares and submits all court documents, collections correspondence related to the establishment or

enforcement of child support cases including intrastate or interstate cases, arrears calculations and any
other related material that may be associated with securing child support/foster care fee orders or
payments on those orders.

• Negotiates with non-custodial parents to secure child support payments and to determine the validity of

each order and conducts modification of orders when circumstances change from court order.

• Reviews and monitors cases in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and policies and other

funding regulations and County policies.

• Must understand IRS documents, state tax forms, financial statements and profit and loss statements for

self-employed obligors.

• Able to interpret and apply Colorado Statutes, Federal Rules and Regulations consistently.
• Works with courts, employers and other necessary agencies.
• Must complete Emergency Management Institutes NIMS Courses IS-70 & IS-100 within 6 months of hire.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work cooperatively with relevant professional and community-based organizations; Federal, State,

• Ability to engage in conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving.
• Knowledge of community service resources, activities, and purposes.
• Ability to learn negotiation/conflict resolution skills.
• Skill in developing effective working relations with diverse community groups and individuals.
• Knowledge of laws, legal processes, child support legislation, and all associated terminology.
• Ability to collect, organize and utilize relevant data.
• Knowledge of current technology.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED equivalent, Associates Degree or Professional Certificate emphasizing case law
and/or criminal justice. Or

A combination of relevant education and professional experience in a position that would satisfy the
requirements of the position.

EXPERIENCE:
One (1)year experience in an environment delivering programs and services to a diverse audience. Preferably
responsibility for the coordination and/or delivery of programs involving monetary resources or equivalents.
Bilingual skills are an asset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally performed in a standard office environment with occasional travel outside the office to attend
meetings, make court appearances and other related activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
• VISION - Individual must be able to read handwritten or printed material, and read from a computer

Occasionally* stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing manual office
duties.

• DEXTERITY – Frequent* use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office

machinery.

• COMMUNICATION – Individual must be able to clearly understand the English language and be

understood while speaking the English language.

• DRIVING - Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must have current Colorado driver's license, current

vehicle insurance and a driving record without serious violations. Must appropriately utilize child restraints
in order to safely transport children.

Constantly: Activity exits 2/3 or more of the time
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Morgan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Candidates whose
disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements of the position will still be considered fully qualified if
they can perform the Essential Functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.

Human Resources: Date: