Legal Specialist

Youngwilliams Pc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngwilliams Pc in Kansas City, KS seeks a Legal Specialist to manage cases requiring court action, review files for court filing readiness, and assist attorneys in docket preparation. The role includes handling mail, data processing, and record-keeping for the court team with a focus on accuracy and client service.

You will interface with Establishment, Enforcement and Interstate Case Managers, attorneys, Clerk of the District Court, and Sheriff’s Department to facilitate timely filings,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year experience with the judicial process involved in the enforcement and establishment of child support orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Legal Specialist

KS CSE Operations Regular Full-Time Full Service KS - CSE - Kansas City Kansas City, 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