Child Support Legal Assistant I (HSD #36744)
Location: Clovis, New Mexico
Description: New Mexico State Personnel Office is at present looking to employ Child Support Legal Assistant I (HSD #36744) right now, this career will be delegated in New Mexico. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Purpose of Position Position will interview, gather data and prepare legal documents to establish paternity as well as to establish child and medical support orders; to enforce child medical and spousal support orders.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position the hiring rate will not exceed $15.30 per hour.
THIS POSITION MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES.
This position is a Pay Band 60. If you have indicated in your application that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s), visibly marked with the “Degree Awarded/Conferred†and the “Date Awarded/Conferred,†and include it with your application. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. The experience certified will be confirmed. Please ensure that your stated experience can be crossed referenced on your application in order to remain eligible. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you have failed to accurately identify your years of experience relevant to the purpose of this position.
If this advertisement requires a license, certificate and/or registration, you must include this information in the “Certificates and Licenses†section of your NeoGov application. Failure to include this information will result in an incomplete application.
Occupation Description Manage a caseload assisting families to reach economic self-sufficiency through establishment of paternity, collection of support from non-custodial parents, and establishment and enforcement of court ordered child support and medical support obligations.
Nature of Work Child support legal assistants establish and enforce child support obligation through filing petitions, implementing court orders, and negotiating child support agreements. They maintain child support caseloads; adhere to federal and state mandates and deadlines. They analyze data, assess cases, determine and implement the best course of action. Child support and legal assistants work with legal, judicial, and public officials and service providers to establish and resolve cases. They document and maintain confidential information attained from clients; prepare legal documents, and testify in court. They communicate case statuses, legal, and financial processes to clients and parties in conflict. Child support legal assistants initiate court orders; maintain data reliability and coordination throughout a broad network of automated information systems.
Examples of Duties:
Distinguishing Characteristics of Levels Note: Examples of Work are intended to be cumulative for each progressively higher level of work. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning other duties which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.
Level I Independently establish and manage a case load, interpret the application of legal decisions, and can negotiate non-legal child support agreements. Provides independent case management and closes cases pursuant to federal time frames. Functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team to resolve cases. Coordinates with other public assistance programs regarding eligibility, compliance and sanctions. Maintains contact with community resources, local District Attorneys, and absent parent locator resources. Conducts interviews with absent parents to determine their level of responsibility regarding their minor dependent child(ren). Reviews intake information and conducts subsequent interview(s) with customer to gather critical paternity and financial information. Uses legal guidelines to accurately determine child support obligation and arrears. Initiates the establishment of legal and non-legal child support agreements by obtaining paternity establishment, domestic violence, state child born, medical insurance and financial information. Interprets the application of a judges decisions regarding financial and/or medical support of a child. Negotiates child support agreements, stipulated order, and acknowledgment of paternity. Prepares petitions, motions for court hearings, and legal documents. Generates reports and supporting documentation. Testifies in court on matters relating to child support. Coordinates investigative efforts directly with law enforcement agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years experience in legal research or legal document preparation, accounting, finance or social, health or human service program development or delivery and/or clerical experience in a Child Support Office may substitute for education on a month-for-month basis. Employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Some travel may be required.
Statutory Requirements:
N/A Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge English Language â€" Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Law and Government â€" Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. Clerical â€" Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Computers and Electronics â€" Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Customer and Personal Service â€" Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Skills Reading Comprehension â€" Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Active Listening â€" Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking â€" Talking to others to convey information effectively. Writing â€" Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Critical Thinking â€" Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Time Management â€" Managing one's own time and the time of others. Active Learning â€" Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Coordination â€" Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Judgment and Decision Making â€" Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Monitoring â€" Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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This career will be started on: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:24:26 GMT
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