Overview
Child Support Legal Assistant II (HCA/CSSD #9127) Jobs in Silver City, NM at State of New Mexico
Full Job Description
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Our Vision
Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.
Our Mission
We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Our Goals
Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
Build the best team in state government by supporting employees’ continuous growth and wellness.
Why does the job exist?
The Child Support Legal Assistant II will:
Serve as a Lead Worker assisting Legal Assistants, Management and Attorneys in processing cases.
How does it get done?
The Child Support Legal Assistant II is responsible for:
Complex child support establishment and enforcement cases;
Preparing the most complex financial case calculations;
Appearing with the Department Attorneys in court when needed.
Who are the customers?
Parties of child support cases;
Child Support Legal Assistant I’s;
Child Support Services Division (CSSD) Management;
Child Support Services Division (CSSD) Attorneys.
Ideal Candidate
Parties of child support cases;
Child Support Legal Assistant I’s;
Child Support Services Division (CSSD) Management;
Child Support Services Division (CSSD) Attorneys.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years experience in legal research or legal document preparation, accounting, finance or social health, or human service program development or delivery and/or clerical experience in a Child Support Office. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Must possess or obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate
Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required. May need to testify in court hearings.
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Agency Contact Information: Theresa Romero, Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Title: Child Support Legal Assistant II (HCA/CSSD #9127)
Company: State of New Mexico
Location: Silver City, NM
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