Domestic Relations Hearing Officer: Paternity & Support

Chester County PA; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County PA is seeking a Domestic Relations Hearing Officer to conduct conferences with clients and attorneys to establish paternity and support orders under Pennsylvania law. The role involves negotiating support, reviewing case conferences, and scheduling DNA testing as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, two years of related work, strong ethics, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong professional ethics.
• Knowledge and ability to calculate incomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and coordinate resolutions to critical situations, under all conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• Basic skills to use a personal computer and various software packages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conferences with clients and attorneys to establish paternity and child/spousal support orders.
• Negotiate child or spousal support using PA State guidelines; schedule master hearings as needed.
• Establish paternity via DNA testing or acknowledgment and documentation.
• Enter temporary orders and issue 10-day notices.
• Schedule Masters Hearings and finalize all orders.
• Maintain and docket all provisions accurately; address interim orders as needed.
• Handle follow-up on cases with stipulations and orders from attorneys.
• Issue bench warrants for non-appearance after service of conference.
• Prepare reports detailing discussions and schedules; maintain records and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Income calculation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Social Science preferred

Tools

PACSES software

Court management system

DPW computer terminal

State Email system

Jetforms software

Outlook (Email/Calendar)

Job description

Chester County PA is seeking a Domestic Relations Hearing Officer to conduct conferences with clients and attorneys to establish paternity and support orders under Pennsylvania law. The role involves negotiating support, reviewing case conferences, and scheduling DNA testing as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, two years of related work, strong ethics, and excellent communication skills.