Legal Specialist

YoungWilliams Child Support Services•Yazoo City, MS

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About The Position

The Legal Specialist receives all cases that require court action, reviews the case file to determine if all documents are present for court filing, and assists the attorney in preparing for court dockets. The Legal Specialist performs routine clerical and administrative work in handling mail, data processing and record keeping of the court team.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interfaces 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
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 that the 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 METSS 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