Legal Specialist

Youngwilliams Pc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Williams Child Support Services is seeking a Legal Specialist in Omaha, NE. The role handles court filings, case management tasks, and provides customer service to child support staff and the community.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for at least one year of experience with the judicial process related to enforcement and establishment of child support orders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with 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

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Legal Specialist

Regular Full-Time Full Service NE - Omaha, Omaha, NE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5483

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