Paralegal Specialist - Division of Social Services

DescriptionParalegal Job DescriptionUnder the supervision of a Division of Social Services attorney the paralegal is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilitiesAssist the Divisions Fair Hearing Liaison person in preparing for administrative appeals by clients Fair Hearings when the Division denies or terminates a client from a welfare program such as Medicaid Food Stamps SNAP or any housing program. The Liaison represents the Division in such hearings.Acting as backup to the Fair Hearing Liaison and providing Division representation at Fair Hearings in absence of the Liaison.Assist the Divisions Fraud Unit in preparing cases for referral to the County Prosecutors Office for criminal prosecution.Assist the Divisions Child Support Unit in preparing cases for the Divisions attorney to take to Family court in child support matters. Provide all clerical and administrative duties and support for the attorney and the legal unitResearch laws rules and regulationsInvestigate facts communicating with the court other attorneys andor their law firms as well as agency staff and clientsPrepare documents for the attorney for use in briefs pleadings appeals collection of civil liens and child support judgmentsAssist in other legal related duties as directed by the attorney.Required SkillsWrite clearly and concisely as well as edit others writingBasic understanding of computer systems and software as well as the ability to learn and navigate new databases.Detail-oriented and be able to capture all points and concepts in a documentManage time effectively and multi-taskStrong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to ensure deadlines are metStrong communication skillsPlease be advised all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.For a full job description please go tohttpsinfo.csc.nj.govjobspec02593.htmMonmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical prescription dental vision flexible spending accounts and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.Eligible employees are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance and enjoy a bank of vacation personal and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.Additional retirementdeferred compensation plans - 457 b short-term disabiity whole life insurance cancer critical illness and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go tohttpsstudentaid.govmanage-loansforgiveness-cancellationpublic-service for more information.Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.EmployerCounty of MonmouthAddress Human Resources Department Hall of Records One East Main Street Freehold New Jersey 07728 Phone732-431-7300 Website httpvisitmonmouth.com