Legal Assistant-Prosecutor-Child Support

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE LEGAL ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney – Child Support HIRING RANGE: $23.46-$26.06 /hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years. Benefits BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance FREE Primary Care Health Clinic Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b 14 Paid Holidays Annually Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None Job Summary Assist intake desk daily with client walk-ins and phone calls, providing accurate information regarding child support services, policies and procedures. Providing client support for online portal questions. Responsible for providing child support services, preparing pleadings and other correspondence to ensure custodial parties receive their Court ordered support payments, and providing assistance to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED with a minimum of one (1) year of related office experience Knowledge of Elkhart County courts system and operations, including laws and legal terminology, administrative regulations, and official court policies and practices Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation and ability to type with speed and accuracy; ability to prepare pleadings, petitions, and related correspondence Pre-employment background check and drug screen Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer