Legal Staff Legal Secretary in La Marque, TX

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La Marque, TX

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in La Marque, TX

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A criminal background check is required for all OAG positions.

SEO Friendly Job Title: Child Support Officer III-IV
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Job Summary:
- Organization is seeking a Child Support Officer III-IV to join their team in promoting responsible parenting and ensuring children in Texas receive the support they need and deserve.
- As a Child Support Officer III-IV, you will conduct investigations, establish paternity, obtain court orders for financial support, and collaborate with state agencies and community organizations to serve Texas families.
- This position offers valuable investigative and legal experience and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families in Texas.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed investigations to locate absent parents, verify employment and determine assets.
- Prepare legal and administrative documents to establish or enforce child support orders.
- Negotiate lump sum payments and out-of-court settlements with noncustodial parents.
- Monitor child support cases and refer delinquent cases for enforcement.
- Document all case actions using appropriate agency tools and review and maintain child support virtual files for accuracy.
- Attend court to assist legal staff, as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of child support policies and procedures, Texas Family Law, federal regulations, and other states' IV-D regulations.
- Assess child support cases and explain policies and procedures to customers.
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints with impartiality.
- Serve as Notary Public and perform related work as assigned.
- Maintain relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions and comply with agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
Child Support Officer III:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or experience in related fields may be substituted.
- One year of full-time experience in related fields.
- Knowledge of investigative practices and techniques.
- Skills in interviewing, negotiating, using a personal computer, basic mathematical computations, handling multiple tasks, and effective communication.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others, provide excellent customer service, and lift and relocate 30 lbs.
- Must be able to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated work space, and arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
- Must be able to work over 40 hours as needed and travel up to 5%.

Child Support Officer IV:
- All minimum qualifications for Child Support Officer III, plus one additional year of full-time experience as a Child Support Officer or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Knowledge of investigative practices and techniques.
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish.

Application Process:
- Electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit.
- A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered.
- Paper applications are not accepted.
- Criminal background check is required for all OAG positions.

Salary Information:
- Salary range for Child Support Officer III is $4, - $4, per month.
- Salary range for Child Support Officer IV is $4, - $4, per month, plus one additional year of full-time experience.
- Salary is based on State Job Code 5543 or 5542, with a grade of 17 B15.
- Salary is paid on a monthly basis.

Experience Information:
- One year of full-time experience is required for Child Support Officer III.
- One additional year of full-time experience is required for Child Support Officer IV.

Organization Information:
- The Office of the Attorney General is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas.
- As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law.
- OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits and opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

Closing Date:
- The job posting was posted on March 8, 2025 at 1:37:02 AM and is ongoing.

Join the mission-driven work of Organization as a Child Support Officer III-IV and make a positive difference in the lives of Texas children and families. Apply now and be a part of a dynamic state agency with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth and development.