Temporary Child Support Officer

Summary

Description

Child Support Officer performs paralegal functions related to the establishment and enforcement of child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients; locates absent parents; interviews mothers and alleged fathers to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations and negotiates settlements; initiates necessary legal actions; may work closely with the county attorney, judges, court administrators, child support magistrates, local attorneys, income maintenance and social service staff, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel; testifies in court proceedings; and maintains all necessary and legal documentation. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Child Support Supervisor. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Researches, collects, organizes and analyzes evidence gathered from clients, computer databases, employers, and internal and external agencies to determine the next appropriate legal action.
• E-files legal documents with court administration and facilities service upon all involved parties adhering to MN rules of court.
• Initiates contempt actions on delinquent cases and monitors to ensure ongoing timely payments received and purge conditions are met.
• Meet and confer with all parties connected to the case utilizing a variety of communication methods

Requirements

Successful candidates will have:

• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in paralegal, business, public administration, behavioral or social sciences or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience working with at-risk populations and the general public.

OR
High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Child Support Enforcement Aide.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to pass a standard background check.

How to Apply

To be considered, candidates must complete the application process:

• Visit complete a MNPrairie application.

The application deadline is until the positions are filled

Job Description

Description

Child Support Officer performs paralegal functions related to the establishment and enforcement of child support orders for public assistance and non-public assistance clients; locates absent parents; interviews mothers and alleged fathers to establish paternity, explains rights and obligations and negotiates settlements; initiates necessary legal actions; may work closely with the county attorney, judges, court administrators, child support magistrates, local attorneys, income maintenance and social service staff, employers, and a variety of other resource personnel; testifies in court proceedings; and maintains all necessary and legal documentation. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Child Support Supervisor. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Researches, collects, organizes and analyzes evidence gathered from clients, computer databases, employers, and internal and external agencies to determine the next appropriate legal action.
• E-files legal documents with court administration and facilities service upon all involved parties adhering to MN rules of court.
• Initiates contempt actions on delinquent cases and monitors to ensure ongoing timely payments received and purge conditions are met.
• Meet and confer with all parties connected to the case utilizing a variety of communication methods

Requirements

Successful candidates will have:

• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in paralegal, business, public administration, behavioral or social sciences or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience working with at-risk populations and the general public.

OR
High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Child Support Enforcement Aide.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to pass a standard background check.

How to Apply

To be considered, candidates must complete the application process:

• Visit complete a MNPrairie application.

The application deadline is until the positions are filled