Legal Assistant

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

• Facilitates efficient court activity and legal case management by serving as interface between the Establishment, Enforcement and Interstate Case Managers, Attorneys, Clerk of the District Court and Sheriff's Department
• Contacts necessary parties as needed for court activity
• Generates all legal pleadings
• Assists attorneys with case management to ensure timely and proper case progression
• Ensures necessary federal and state elements are included in all legal filings
• Schedules 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

High School graduate or GED; Associate's Degree preferred

Required Experience

• Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures

• One year experience with the judicial process involved in the enforcement and establishment of child support orders preferred

• Excellent customer service skills

YoungWilliams offers a benefit package for our full time, regular employees. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverages. We also offer a 401k program with an employer match. Paid time off programs, along with paid holidays, are also available.