Child Support Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Marquand, Missouri, United States Indy Gov Full time
Job Title: Child Support Paralegal

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Child Support Paralegal to join our team at the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. As a key member of our Child Support Division, you will play a critical role in ensuring that non-custodial parents take financial responsibility for the benefit of their children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Deputy Prosecutors in the office and court as needed
  • Work in a team environment to achieve division goals
  • Return all phone calls within 24 hours
  • Successfully complete a child support worksheet training class within the first 6 months of employment
  • Take periodic in-house re-training courses on preparing child support worksheets
  • Initiate, review, and monitor cases for next appropriate establishment/modification actions
  • Conduct paternity, support, UIFSA, and modification interviews
  • Coordinate with DNA Diagnostic Center to schedule, test, and submit genetic test results to court
  • Process, maintain, and follow up on local paternity and establishment case files
  • Update information in ISETS on participants and employers as needed
  • Work reports as needed
  • Communicate with non-custodial parents, custodial parents, employers, and court staff when necessary
  • Correspond with courts, employers, parties, and other agencies
  • Process and follow up on outgoing Est. UIFSA and Est. RESP cases with corresponding jurisdictions and custodial parents
  • Direct interaction with parties and court staff during court sessions
  • Attend court sessions
  • Prepare appropriate legal documents and correspondence
  • Research, update, and certify arrears orders and balances using various computer systems and documents
  • Research and prepare Pay History Details for use in office, court, other agencies, or public
  • Create accounts and modify support orders in ISETS
  • Process R & A requests, send appropriate letters, gather information for DPA
  • Work closely with DPA to prepare pleadings for Lambert and SSI modification
  • Ensure all follow up is complete
  • Work cases from beginning until goal is accomplished
  • Liaison with other agencies: provide information and cooperation to facilitate the exchange of information as needed
  • Maintain a spreadsheet of daily case activities
  • Maintain excellent quality of work, including making case notes and completing all work in a timely manner
  • Work all File Requests and Transfers weekly, cite cases into court in a timely manner
  • Prepare cases for court prior to the court date
  • Complete all dispositions on cases after court within 24 hours, complete follow up on all cases in court, including sending income withholding orders when possible
  • Update case information in ISETS and update case information as needed
  • Work all mail within 2 days of receipt
  • Work worklist daily, then prioritize and work weekly
  • Participate in the planning and review of the section's goals as needed
  • Contribute to the effective and efficient daily operations of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, Child Support Division through increased and ongoing knowledge of procedures
  • Ensure that all work is completed in strict compliance with all applicable federal and state regulatory rules, laws, and guidelines, including IRS Publication 1075
  • Abide by all policies and procedures set forth in the Marion County Prosecutor Office's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
  • Be punctual and adhere to attendance policies
  • Maintain a highly professional attitude and appearance, be a positive team player and work well with others
  • Be enthusiastic about learning new skills and procedures
  • Always possess a cheerful and energetic disposition, no matter how stressful the situation may be at times
  • Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, must work well with the public and maintain a proper public image
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people
  • Must manage time well, work efficiently, and set appropriate priorities on work to be undertaken, ability to work quickly and accurately under time and situational pressures
  • Must have organizational skills and have initiative to foresee the daily needs of the section
  • Ability to work independently, must be dependable and responsible
  • Excellent attendance record
  • College degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in present and past positions, demonstrated ability to maintain sound and effective relationships with peers
  • Prior experience in Child Support, a plus
  • Applicant must be a Marion County Resident at time of hire or willing to relocate to Marion County within 6 months of accepting the position
  • It is the policy of the Marion County Prosecutor's Office to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment
  • We seek to recruit talented employees representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to serve as advocates for our community, and we invite all qualified applicants to apply
  • No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status
  • Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, benefit leave, and paid holidays, and annuity savings account through the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF)

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