Child Support Specialist II - 18th Judicial District

Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Tennessee is seeking a Child Support Specialist II to progress cases through the legal system and enforce support obligations. The specialist establishes paternity, establishes a legal obligation of financial and/or medical support and enforces the obligation through remedies.

The role involves initiating wage withholds, liens, contempt, securing medical coverage, and preparing legal documents with strict adherence to Tennessee laws and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Operate computer keyboard.
• Read and interpret computer screens and court orders.
• Learn, understand and apply the rules, regulations, policies and procedures involved in child support.
• Accurately enter information, produce documents and timely completion of required actions from a computerized case management system.

Responsibilities

• Secure information from customers to complete all necessary legal documents.
• Secure necessary financial information to determine an appropriate support obligation in conformance with Tennessee child support guidelines.
• Prepare the necessary legal documents.
• Assure that cases are prepared accurately for the child support attorney's approval; in paternity cases contact the alleged father and attempt to secure a stipulation of paternity.
• Initiate actions to secure payment: wage withhold, liens, contempt.
• Secure medical coverage as stipulated in the court order.
• Conduct reviews and modifications.
• Answer inquiries from custodial and non-custodial parents regarding case status and actions taken.
• Explain the process to all parties involved and initiate timely interstate actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of case information.
• Maintain good relations with Clerks of Court, law enforcement, and the public and private sector in general.

Skills

Computer keyboard

Read & interpret orders

Communication skills

Job description

On-Site | Full-time | Entry-level

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Child Support Specialist II. The purpose of this position is to progress cases through the legal system to ultimately provide and enforce child support. The specialist establishes paternity, establishes a legal obligation of financial and/or medical support and enforces the obligation through a variety of remedies. The work is performed within legally mandated time frames and in compliance with federal and Tennessee laws, rules and regulations. Duties/Responsibilities: Secure necessary information from the Primary Residential Parent of the child(ren) to complete all necessary legal documents; determine avenues through which to obtain other necessary information; secure necessary financial information to determine an appropriate support obligation in conformance with Tennessee child support guidelines; prepare the necessary legal documents; assure that cases are prepared accurately for the child support attorney’s approval. In paternity cases, contact the alleged father and attempt to secure a stipulation of paternity. Initiate actions to secure payment: wage withhold, liens, contempt; secure medical coverage as stipulated in the court order; conduct reviews and modifications. Update necessary computer screens with accurate information obtained; prepare necessary legal documents. Answer inquiries from Primary Residential Parent and Alternative Residential Parents regarding case status and actions taken; explain the process to all parties involved and initiate timely interstate actions. Maintain confidentiality and security of case information; maintain good relations with Clerks of Court, law enforcement, and the public and private sector in general. Skills/Requirements: Operate a computer keyboard; read and interpret computer screens and court orders; learn, understand and apply the many rules, regulations, policies and procedures involved in child support. Accurately enter information, produce documents and timely completion of required actions from a computerized case management system. Familiarity with automated computer systems and interfaces. Effective written and oral communications skills and public relations skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, customers, attorneys and external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Secure information from customers to complete all necessary legal documents
• secure necessary financial information to determine an appropriate support obligation in conformance with Tennessee child support guidelines
• prepare the necessary legal documents
• assure that cases are prepared accurately for the child support attorney's approval. In paternity cases, contact the alleged father and attempt to secure a stipulation of paternity
• Initiate actions to secure payment: wage withhold, liens, contempt
• secure medical coverage as stipulated in the court order
• conduct reviews and modifications
• Answer inquiries from custodial and non-custodial parents regarding case status and actions taken
• explain the process to all parties involved and initiate timely interstate actions.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of case information
• maintain good relations with Clerks of Court, law enforcement, and the public and private sector in general.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operate computer keyboard
• read and interpret computer screens and court orders
• understand and apply policies and procedures involved in child support
• Accurately enter information, produce documents and timely completion of required actions from a computerized case management system

Compensation

• Monthly: $3,407.00

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30