Family Court Services Specialist – Adoptions & CHINS

Allen-County; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County in Fort Wayne seeks a Court Services Representative for the Family Relations Division. You will facilitate intake, scheduling, and execution of court-related tasks including domestic relations, adoption, and CHINS cases, under the Administrator of CHINS.

Responsibilities include processing pleadings, issuing orders, entering data into statewide systems, coordinating mediation and self-represented litigant services, and assisting the public by phone and in person.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with specialized training beyond High School in Paralegal or Criminal Justice fields.
• Ability to pass certifications to use INCite, Odyssey, and Quest Case Management Systems.
• Familiarity with intake of pleadings and notices to assist litigants and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Receive pleadings and issue court orders as authorized by the Judge.
• Review adoption cases for accuracy and complete paperwork for final hearing.
• Enter orders into statewide software applications.
• Coordinate abuse and neglect case facilitations and court schedules.
• Coordinate court's ADR services and self-represented litigant clinic.
• Schedule cases for three judicial officers and assist the public via phone and desk.
• Prepare memos, letters, reports and other department correspondence.
• Assist public, answer phones, and access court case files.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED with paralegal/criminal justice training

Tools

INCite

Odyssey

Quest Case Mgmt

Job description

Allen County in Fort Wayne seeks a Court Services Representative for the Family Relations Division. You will facilitate intake, scheduling, and execution of court-related tasks including domestic relations, adoption, and CHINS cases, under the Administrator of CHINS.

Responsibilities include processing pleadings, issuing orders, entering data into statewide systems, coordinating mediation and self-represented litigant services, and assisting the public by phone and in person.