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Weld County Government Child Support Legal Specialist in Greeley, Colorado
Job Description Summary Provides legal, administrative, and clerical support to the Child Support Division and the Child Support Attorney. Initiate new cases on the Automated
Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES).
Job Description Mission Statement: Engaging and partnering with the community to improve safety, health and well-being of individuals and families through the delivery of responsive and collaborative services.
Vision Statement: The people of Weld County are connected to the resources needed to thrive in the community and feel safe and empowered.
Values: Accountability Integrity Service Communication - Innovation
Weld County Department of Human Services greatest asset is our staff.
The Ideal Candidate for the Department of Human Services, (AAA) Home & Community Supports Division will be someone who possesses the following traits:
- Critical thinking and strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong self-started that is deadline driven
Attention to detail for preparation of legal documents
Able to structure the workload to ensure all tasks are given the correct priority, and work efficiently in multiple computer systems
Open Until March 4, 2025
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Legal Document Management (45%):
Prepare legal documents for the County Attorney and legal technicians. Create and maintain electronic legal shells/templates. Serve as the primary liaison between County Attorney, client s attorney, and the courts. Maintain and update attorney s calendar and docket calendar with accuracy, working directly with court with discrepancies arise. Accurately track and file documents with court in a timely manner as determined by division leadership. Answer and respond to inquires regarding court scheduling, contacting other child support agencies, and resolving discrepancies in records. Maintain and update legal logs for tracking of documents filed, prepared, and requested from courts. Request civil action number for appropriate cases from courts. Prepare, send, and accurately track process service request, working closely with process servers. Clerical and Administrative Support (25%):
Initiate new cases on the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES) within timeframes set by leadership. Image electronic and physical incoming and outgoing documents and reindex to appropriate location. Perform daily mail distribution and work with mailroom on resolving discrepancies. Supply and Equipment Responsibilities (15%):
Monitor inventory and maintain an organized storage room. Order and distribute office equipment and supplies. Operate and perform minor maintenance on standard office equipment. Other Duties as Assigned (15%):
Follow policies and procedures, including the Weld County Code of Conduct, and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines regarding the appropriate release of information, as outlined in both. Other duties may be assigned. Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.
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Required Qualifications Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma OR High School Equivalency (GED) Three (3) years full time business or clerical experience in an office environment. One (1) year experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, and/or completion of a paralegal certification. Candidate must pass Human Services Background Check. Background checks include CBI/FBI fingerprinting and will continue to be monitored throughout employment. This is an ongoing condition of continued employment. Candidate must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Liability Insuran e. Must provide own transportation and be willing to travel throughout Weld County including the South County offices. Candidate must have ability to enter data into several different computer programs. Ability to learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis. Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel, and Outlook. Candidate must have ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and department policies and procedures. Candidate must have ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Candidate must have ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small