Job Description

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

PARALEGAL

DEPARTMENT: Prosecuting Attorney-Child Support Division

HIRING RANGE: $24.87-$27.64/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

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- Friday 8 am � 5 pm

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing child support cases, 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/GED and 18 months related training or education beyond high school
• Knowledge of Elkhart County courts system and operations, including laws and legal terminology, administrative regulations, and official court policies and practices; ability to apply appropriate procedures to assigned duties accordingly
• Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to type with speed and accuracy
• Ability to prepare pleadings, petitions, related correspondence, and reports
• Pre-employment criminal 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