Kansas Judicial Branch

Paralegal - Douglas County

Lawrence, KS - Full Time

Douglas County District Court Trustee
111 E. 11th Street, Unit 101, Lawrence, KS 66044
PHONE 785-832-5315 · FAX 785-838-2408

POSITION AVAILABLE
Paralegal
Job Description:
The Douglas County District Court Trustee is accepting applications for a full-time child support paralegal. This is a highly responsible position in child support enforcement. This position carries an assigned domestic caseload. Duties include:  
  • Monitoring child support and maintenance payment records
  • Taking enforcement action to collect support
  • Answering phone calls regarding support
  • Providing guidance to support obligors and obligees
  • Preparing legal pleadings
  • Preparing judgment interest calculations
  • Working closely with attorneys to identify and review appropriate enforcement action
  • Proofreading documents
  • Preparing letters to support obligors and obligees and their attorneys of record
  • General office duties
  • Providing backup coverage for front counter  

Qualifications: High school education; excellent customer service skills; efficiency in computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook); proofreading skills; attention to detail; excellent communication and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and ability to multi-task, work independently and with team members, and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications: prior legal experience in area of child support enforcement, domestic relations law, or debt collection; paralegal degree or associate’s degree.
Salary/Pay Rate: Starting pay is $20.99 (Grade 23, Step A) hourly with possible step increases at 6 months ($21.52) and 1 year ($23.16). Great benefits that include health insurance, KPERS and paid time off.
On site position at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center in Lawrence, Kansas.

Applications accepted until position filled. Send letter of interest and resume to:
Mary Beth Diaz, Court Trustee, 111 E. 11th Street, Unit 101 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 via email to [email protected]

 
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