Legal Specialist

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Legal Specialist is responsible for preparing case files for court hearings, entering court depositions including order entry, and completing actions on referrals from Staff Attorneys for court follow-up actions. This individual represents YoungWilliams and the State Agency by providing outstanding customer service and accurate follow-through actions for all inquiries and referrals.

Essential Job Requirements

• Interface between the Establishment, Enforcement and Interstate Case Managers, other attorneys, Clerk of the District Court and Sheriff's Department to facilitate efficient court activity and legal case management
• Contact necessary parties as needed for court activity
• Generates all legal pleadings
• Assist attorneys with case management to ensure timely and proper case progression
• Ensures that the necessary federal and state elements are included in all legal filings
• Schedule hearings for attorneys
• Assists attorney in court when needed
• Provides customer service to child support staff and the community
• Performs data entry in the state system as needed
• Performs miscellaneous duties related to general case handling in all aspects of the legal system
• Regular and timely attendance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate is required

Required Experience

• One-year experience with the judicial process involved in the enforcement and establishment of child support orders preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
  
  

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions
• Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures
• Ability to provide positive interaction with customers and the public in a courteous and professional manner