Paralegal - Child Support Enforcement Unit

City Of Indianapolis (IN) • Indianapolis, IN

338d

About The Position

The Marion County Prosecutor's Office, led by Prosecutor Ryan Mears, is setting new expectations in the criminal justice system and is committed to a fair and equitable system. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office Child Support Division works to encourage non-custodial parents to take financial responsibility for the benefit of their children. A wide range of services are available for families, including paternity establishment, locating non-custodial parents, and modification and enforcement of child support orders. The Prosecutor's Office does not represent either party in a child support case or favor one side over the other. Our goal is to seek a just and fair outcome. The Enforcement Paralegal will aid the custodial and non-custodial parents in enforcing their case reflective of the office having a fair and equitable system. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office is seeking a well-qualified candidate whose diverse background reflects an ability to serve the community and pursue a fair and equitable child support system. NOTE: All applicants will be given a math test as part of the hiring process. The math test given must be successfully passed during the interview process to be considered for the position.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Must manage time well, work efficiently and set appropriate priorities on work to be undertaken.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and situational pressures.
• Must have organizational skills and have initiative to foresee the daily needs of the section.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be dependable and responsible.
• Excellent attendance record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in present and past positions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sound and effective relationships with peers.
• Prior experience in Child Support is a plus.
• Applicant must be a Marion County Resident at time of hire or willing to relocate to Marion County within 6 months of accepting the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly professional attitude and appearance.
• Initiate, review, and monitor cases for next appropriate enforcement actions.
• Become proficient in using and maintaining information in the statewide child support enforcement tracking system.
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Work reports as needed.
• Maintain a spreadsheet of daily case activities.
• Successfully complete a child support worksheet training class within the first 6 months of being hired.
• Prepare for and attend court sessions when necessary and follow up on the cases after court sessions.
• Participate in the planning and review of the Unit's goals as needed.
• Ensure that all work is completed in strict compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory rules, laws, and guidelines.
• Abide by all policies and procedures set forth in the Marion County Prosecutor Office's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Be punctual and adhere to attendance policies.
• Be enthusiastic about learning new skills and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance.
• Benefit leave and paid holidays.
• Annuity savings account through the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees