Legal Assistant

YoungWilliams; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k program with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A legal services organization is seeking a Legal Specialist in Colorado Springs to manage case files for court and provide exceptional customer service. The role requires knowledge of child support policies and experience in judicial processes. Responsibilities include preparing legal pleadings and assisting attorneys, along with performing data entry and scheduling hearings. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures.
• One year experience with judicial processes in child support enforcement preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case files for court hearings and complete actions on referrals.
• Serve as an interface between various legal and enforcement entities.
• Provide customer service to child support staff and the community.
• Schedule hearings for attorneys and assist in court as needed.
• Provide customer service to staff and the community.
• Perform data entry in the state system as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous duties related to general case handling.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of federal and state child support policies

Experience with judicial processes

Judicial process experience

Education

High School graduate or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Summary of Position

The Legal Specialist is responsible for preparing case files for court hearings, entering court depositions including order entry, and completing actions on referrals from Staff Attorneys for court follow-up actions. This individual represents YoungWilliams and the State Agency by providing outstanding customer service and accurate follow-through actions for all inquiries and referrals.

Essential Job Requirements

• Facilitate efficient court activity and legal case management by serving as interface between the Establishment, Enforcement and Interstate Case Managers, Attorneys, Clerk of the District Court and Sheriff's Department
• Contact necessary parties as needed for court activity
• Generate all legal pleadings
• Assist attorneys with case management to ensure timely and proper case progression
• Ensure necessary federal and state elements are included in all legal filings
• Schedule hearings for attorneys
• Assist attorney in court when needed
• Provide customer service to child support staff and the community
• Perform data entry in the state system as needed
• Perform miscellaneous duties related to general case handling in all aspects of the legal system
• Regular and timely attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education

High School graduate or GED; Associate's Degree preferred

Required Experience

• Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures
• One year experience with the judicial process involved in the enforcement and establishment of child support orders preferred
• Excellent customer service skills

YoungWilliams offers a benefit package for our full time, regular employees. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverages. We also offer a 401k program with an employer match. Paid time off programs, along with paid holidays, are also available.