Legal Specialist

YoungWilliams; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join YoungWilliams as a Legal Specialist, handling cases requiring court action, reviewing files for filing readiness, and aiding attorneys in docket preparation. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and routine clerical work within the court team.

Responsibilities include interfacing with the Sheriff’s Department, Clerk of the District Court, and state agencies to ensure efficient case management and timely filings, with data entry and hearing scheduling as core duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Experience with judicial processes related to child support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review case files to determine if all documents are present for court filing.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for court dockets and hearings.
• Interface with agencies and officials to facilitate court activity.
• Generate legal pleadings and manage case progression.
• Schedule hearings and provide customer service to staff and community.
• Perform data entry in state system and handle clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Clerical skills

Case management

Court filing

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Court management software

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