Legal Specialist

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC in Hays, Kansas is seeking a Legal Specialist to support attorneys in court filings and case preparation, handling administrative tasks and data management for child support matters.

The role involves interfacing with court staff and various parties to ensure efficient case progression, generating pleadings, scheduling hearings, and delivering strong customer service to the community.

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 with Establishment, Enforcement, and case managers to facilitate court activity.
• Contacts necessary parties for court activity.
• Generates all legal pleadings.
• Assists attorneys with case management to ensure timely progression.
• Ensures federal and state elements are included in filings.
• Schedules hearings for attorneys.
• Assists attorney in court when needed.
• Provides customer service to child support staff and community.
• Performs data entry in state system.
• Performs miscellaneous duties in general case handling.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Court filings

Data entry

Customer service

Clerical work

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