Legal Assistant

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC • Colorado Springs, CO

18d

About The 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures
• Excellent customer service skills
• High School graduate or GED

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability coverages
• 401k program with an employer match
• Paid time off programs
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED