Legal Specialist
Company: Miami County
Location: Troy
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Job Description:
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSEThe purpose of the Legal Specialist is to
assist the attorney with all legal matters.JOB DUTIES
- Maintain and monitor court dockets; schedule court hearings,
prepare case files and payment histories for upcoming court
hearings. Log, scan and review all legal documents filed in court
and forward to the appropriate party for action. 15%
- Receives requests for administrative reviews of child support;
determines if the review is appropriate, obtains needed
documentation; completes administrative reviews following Supreme
Court guidelines and administrative rules, prepares
recommendations, maintains timeframes. 35%
- Reviews Financial institution Data Match (FIDM) reports,
identifies cases suitable for seizure of bank account, notifies
financial institutions, follows seizure status, and responds to
inquiries from banks, attorneys, and clients. Maintain felony
non-support cases; prepares statement of facts, case payment
history, and case audit. Reviews and processes unclaimed funds,
lump sums and Child Support Lein Network (CSLN). 30%
- Prepare and process legal documents; e.g., pleadings, motions,
entries, memoranda, briefs, and court orders, file documents with
correct parties, courts; responds to telephone requests for
information, follow up on progress. Assists attorneys with phone
calls, scheduling appointments, pulling and preparing files;
provides general clerical support; prepares letters and
correspondence. 20%These duties are illustrative only and you may
perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as
assigned.MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures, legal
documentation and CSEA practices and procedures, English grammar
and composition.
- Skill in organization, oral and written communication, typing,
and word processing.
- Ability to complete legal documents, answer questions/inquiries
regarding legal policies and procedures, ensure compliance with
legal guidelines gather, collate, and summarize data.MINIMUM CLASS
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENTHigh School Diploma or GED with some
experience in legal matters preferred.ABSOLUTE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDHigh School Diploma or GED.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners,
including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal
opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a
discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran
status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state
laws, rules, and regulations.This policy prohibits both
discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected
characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or
complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in
the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation
processes.
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Keywords: Miami County, Lawrence , Legal Specialist, Legal , Troy, Indiana
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