Drafting Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027

About the role

This position establishes and enforces court orders pertaining to child support, including establishing paternity when needed. Tasks include gathering financial information, locating non-custodial parents, determining payment obligations, negotiating settlements, preparing legal documents, testifying in court, monitoring payments, and providing referrals.

Responsibilities

• Gathers financial, confidential, and intimate information through interviews with both parents.
• Locates non-custodial parents in cooperation with custodial parents, law enforcement, and other agencies.
• Determines a recommendation for non-custodial parent’s payment obligation based on employment status, income, and other information.
• Initiates interstate actions to secure out-of-state child support payments.
• Negotiates out-of-court settlements for court approval.
• Prepares legal documents for review and signing by appropriate authority.
• Testifies and participates in the presentation of cases in court and during appeal hearings.
• Maintains compliance with court orders by monitoring payments and initiating appropriate action in response to non-compliance.
• Responds promptly to case correspondence and inquiries.
• Provides all necessary case maintenance including the operation of a computer terminal.
• Affirms needs of parents and makes appropriate referrals for information and/or services.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Two years post-secondary education with an emphasis in Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Law, Business, or a closely related subject and two years progressive related experience.
• Six years progressive related experience working with the public in a paraprofessional position such as banking, customer service, or related field.
• Certificate of completion from the MnSCU Technical College Child Support Officer Program.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of interview techniques and proven interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of laws/processes pertaining to child support in Minnesota.
• Knowledge of legal processes/systems including administrative law and appeals processes.
• Knowledge of laws and ethics pertaining to “data privacy”.
• Knowledge of CSES, PRISM, MAXIS or other computer systems.
• Skilled in mathematical problem solving.
• Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate job activities.
• Ability to quickly establish good rapport and develop excellent long-term working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to be objective, and thoroughly analyze a situation/problem.
• Ability to understand and easily explain complex laws/processes.
• Ability to prepare and present legal documents.
• Ability to accurately and quickly process large volumes of work.

Qualifications

Essential Job Duties And Primary Responsibilities:

• Regular and timely work attendance.
• Ability to develop respectful and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to use a personal computer.

Typical Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Mainly indoor, office work at assigned location.
• Minimal potential for accidents and/or health hazards.
• Low physical requirements.

Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided:

• Reports to: Human Services Supervisor I.
• Responsibility for Public Contact: Extensive.
• Supervision Of Others: None.