Legal Specialist

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC in Kansas is seeking a Legal Specialist to manage court filings, review case files, and assist attorneys in preparing for dockets. The role focuses on customer service, clerical duties, mail handling, data processing, and record keeping for the court team.

Responsibilities include interfacing with court staff, notifying parties, generating pleadings, scheduling hearings, and providing support to child support staff and the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the judicial process preferred (1 year).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces between Establishment, Enforcement and Court staff to facilitate court activity and case management.
• Contacts necessary parties for court activity as needed.
• Generates all legal pleadings as required.
• Assists attorneys with case management to ensure timely progression of cases.
• Ensures necessary state and federal elements are included in filings.
• Schedules hearings for attorneys and provides in-court support as needed.
• Performs data entry in state systems and maintains accurate records.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Legal Specialist

Regular Full-Time Full Service KS - Hays, Hays, KS, US

Summary of Position

The Legal Specialist receives all cases that require court action, reviews the case file to determine if all documents are present for court filing, and assists the attorney in preparing for court dockets. The Legal Specialist provides excellent customer service and performs routine clerical and administrative work in handling mail, data processing, and record keeping of the court team.

• Interfaces between the Establishment, Enforcement and Interstate Case Managers, Attorneys, Clerk of the District Court and Sheriff’s Department to facilitate efficient court activity and legal case management
• Contacts necessary parties as needed for court activity
• Generates all legal pleadings
• Assists attorneys with case management to ensure timely and proper case progression
• Ensures that the necessary federal and state elements are included in all legal filings
• Schedules hearings for attorneys
• Assists attorney in court when needed
• Provides customer service to child support staff and the community
• Performs data entry in state system as needed
• Performs 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 Diploma or GED

Required Experience

• One year experience with the judicial process involved in the enforcement and establishment of child support orders preferred