Legal support specialist
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State of Arkansas
Job Details
LEGAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Agency: Arkansas Department of Human Services
Office:
Section:
Date Posted: 06/13/2014
Posting Expires: 06/19/2014
Summary
The Legal Support Specialist is responsible for providing legal administrative support to agency legal personnel. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Typical Functions
Reviews incoming legal cases and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance and prepares a variety of legal pleadings for review by the attorney. Processes all documents for court and legal action. Issues and processes subpoenas for witnesses for court hearings or mediation and processes statements. Maintains a schedule to monitor service of process, return of service and other time sensitive documents. Schedules hearings, sets case for court, enters case into docket book for court and assembles all necessary case materials for attorney. Prepares Answers to Motions and orders correctly and timely and routes orders to judge or opposing counsel when approved by the attorney. Creates, opens, and maintains confidential case files, updates narrative as case progresses and enters case information into appropriate database. Prepares, faxes, copies, files, and mails case information and documents, as needed, in a timely manner, following established procedures and protocol. Assists customers on case status, either in person or on telephone, and provides general information or routine responses. Transcribes hearings. Copies, files, and processes documents following standardized procedures. Initiates telephone calls to the respondent, defendant, attorney''s office, and others directly involved in the case. Conducts research and investigations as assigned and reports findings to attorney/judge in written or verbal narrative. Performs duties as assigned.
Special Job Dimensions
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, the legal process and legal terminology. Knowledge of computers and software application programs, database management and basic accounting principles. Knowledge of office practices and legal research techniques. Ability to compose, proofread and edit correspondence, reports and other documents. Ability to coordinate, instruct and review the work of others as a lead worker. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff and other relevant legal and agency contacts. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of specialized training in the clerical or secretarial field; or two years of legal secretarial experience. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Agency Specific Information
Division Name
Office of Chief Counsel
Hiring Official
Jason Massey
Special Work Condition
Light travel required
Special Application Information
Applicant must submit an official transcript by mail as a supplement to applications ONLY FOR FAMILY SERVICE WORKER positions. Transcripts will remain in file for future FAMILY SERVICE WORKER applications.
For all applications submitted for a continuously advertised class code. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED FOR THIS INFORMATION WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE. This addendum includes your preferences for the county(ies) and divisions you are willing to work. Please list only the counties in which you would be interested in working. Statewide designations will not be accepted.
Continuously advertised classifications, are intended to allow DHS to keep available a pool of qualified applicants should a position open.
Continuous applications will remain on file for 60 days.
All DHS applicants must complete drug screening, as outlined in DHS Policy 1087, prior to being hired.
Applications are prescreened according to the state application, addenda, r sum , transcript, licenses and any other information that you submit. (With the exception of transcripts, do not submit references, certificates, or other documents; bring them to your interview.) Therefore, it is important that you submit complete and accurate information and that you complete the application form according to instructions. List all prior work experience, including military service, beginning with your most recent employment. (Include all experience, even if you do not believe that experience to be relevant to the position for which you are applying.) You may include volunteer or unpaid work as part of your work history; however, you should include the number of hours per week which you performed these duties.
When submitting your State Application, you may refer to your r sum for the Employment History if your r sum includes all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application (month and year employment began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.).
Inadequate completion of your job history will adversely impact your comparison with other candidates.
False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.
Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation.
Job Details
Position No.: 22098786
Class Code: C046C
Grade: C113
Salary Range: $26,531.00 - $45,064.00 per year
Background
check required? No
Job Type: Full Time
Location Information
Job City: Morrilton
Job County/Region: Conway
Contact Information
Contact name: DHS Recruitment
Phone
Email: DHS.
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State of Arkansas
Job Details
LEGAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Agency: Arkansas Department of Human Services
Office:
Section:
Date Posted: 06/13/2014
Posting Expires: 06/19/2014
Summary
The Legal Support Specialist is responsible for providing legal administrative support to agency legal personnel. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Typical Functions
Reviews incoming legal cases and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance and prepares a variety of legal pleadings for review by the attorney. Processes all documents for court and legal action. Issues and processes subpoenas for witnesses for court hearings or mediation and processes statements. Maintains a schedule to monitor service of process, return of service and other time sensitive documents. Schedules hearings, sets case for court, enters case into docket book for court and assembles all necessary case materials for attorney. Prepares Answers to Motions and orders correctly and timely and routes orders to judge or opposing counsel when approved by the attorney. Creates, opens, and maintains confidential case files, updates narrative as case progresses and enters case information into appropriate database. Prepares, faxes, copies, files, and mails case information and documents, as needed, in a timely manner, following established procedures and protocol. Assists customers on case status, either in person or on telephone, and provides general information or routine responses. Transcribes hearings. Copies, files, and processes documents following standardized procedures. Initiates telephone calls to the respondent, defendant, attorney''s office, and others directly involved in the case. Conducts research and investigations as assigned and reports findings to attorney/judge in written or verbal narrative. Performs duties as assigned.
Special Job Dimensions
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, the legal process and legal terminology. Knowledge of computers and software application programs, database management and basic accounting principles. Knowledge of office practices and legal research techniques. Ability to compose, proofread and edit correspondence, reports and other documents. Ability to coordinate, instruct and review the work of others as a lead worker. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agency staff and other relevant legal and agency contacts. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of specialized training in the clerical or secretarial field; or two years of legal secretarial experience. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Agency Specific Information
Division Name
Office of Chief Counsel
Hiring Official
Jason Massey
Special Work Condition
Light travel required
Special Application Information
Applicant must submit an official transcript by mail as a supplement to applications ONLY FOR FAMILY SERVICE WORKER positions. Transcripts will remain in file for future FAMILY SERVICE WORKER applications.
For all applications submitted for a continuously advertised class code. YOU WILL BE PROMPTED FOR THIS INFORMATION WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE. This addendum includes your preferences for the county(ies) and divisions you are willing to work. Please list only the counties in which you would be interested in working. Statewide designations will not be accepted.
Continuously advertised classifications, are intended to allow DHS to keep available a pool of qualified applicants should a position open.
Continuous applications will remain on file for 60 days.
All DHS applicants must complete drug screening, as outlined in DHS Policy 1087, prior to being hired.
Applications are prescreened according to the state application, addenda, r sum , transcript, licenses and any other information that you submit. (With the exception of transcripts, do not submit references, certificates, or other documents; bring them to your interview.) Therefore, it is important that you submit complete and accurate information and that you complete the application form according to instructions. List all prior work experience, including military service, beginning with your most recent employment. (Include all experience, even if you do not believe that experience to be relevant to the position for which you are applying.) You may include volunteer or unpaid work as part of your work history; however, you should include the number of hours per week which you performed these duties.
When submitting your State Application, you may refer to your r sum for the Employment History if your r sum includes all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application (month and year employment began and ended, weekly hours worked, etc.).
Inadequate completion of your job history will adversely impact your comparison with other candidates.
False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.
Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation.
Job Details
Position No.: 22098786
Class Code: C046C
Grade: C113
Salary Range: $26,531.00 - $45,064.00 per year
Background
check required? No
Job Type: Full Time
Location Information
Job City: Morrilton
Job County/Region: Conway
Contact Information
Contact name: DHS Recruitment
Phone
Email: DHS.
Options
View printable version of this page
Apply for this jobEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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