Legal Specialist

YoungWilliams; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams seeks a Legal Specialist to manage court-action cases, review files to confirm all documents are present for filings, and assist the attorney in preparing for dockets. The role emphasizes accurate clerical work, data processing, and timely record keeping for the court team.

You will interface with case managers, attorneys, the Clerk of the District Court, and the Sheriff’s Department to facilitate court activity; generate pleadings; schedule hearings; assist in court; and provide

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with court processes and clerical duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces between case managers, attorneys, Clerk of the District Court, and Sheriff’s Department to facilitate court activity.
• Generates legal pleadings and assists attorneys with case management to ensure timely progression.
• Schedules hearings and assists attorneys in court.
• Performs data entry in state systems and handles routine administrative tasks.
• Provides customer service to child support staff and the community.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

Essential Job Requirements

• 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
• Excellent customer service skills