Overview
Sr Corporate Counsel Jobs in Plantation, FL at Chewy
Position Summary
Applies regulations and procedures to locate absent parents, establishes paternity for children born out of wedlock, establishes child support and medical support orders, modifies existing orders, enforces orders and collects support for non-public assistance and public assistance customers. Legal Technicians learn and apply federal, state and local rules and regulations and court procedures with a moderate degree of independence within the Child Support Services Division of the Department of Human Services. Legal Technicians maintain a large caseload.
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies
What You Will Do
Interviews clients to obtain general information concerning the absent parent including identity, residence, legal status, legal history and assets.
Assess case information to determine appropriate administrative and legal course of action to pursue in locating absent parents, establishing paternity, establishing child support and medical support orders, modification of child support orders and enforcement of child support and medical support orders.
Monitors child support payments and follows up when necessary; makes adjustments to funds appropriate to the obligations and refers unidentified payments or problems to supervisor.
Performs accounting duties including preparing arrears calculations, analyzing financial data and negotiating payment agreements and settlements.
Collects DNA samples for testing to establish paternity.
Sets up and monitors tissue type DNA testing procedures for paternity cases including seeing that legal requirements are met.
Holds negotiation conferences with parties to the action.
Prepares legal documents and correspondence.
Establishes administrative orders which are as valid as an order signed by a judge.
Prepares and files with the courts administrative and legal actions within mandated timeframes.
Reviews court actions with attorney and assists at court hearings.
Accompanies attorney to hearings and testifies at court as necessary.
Conducts legal and court related research in judicial systems, state databases and in collaboration with other jurisdictions and partner agencies.
Reviews applications for services for completeness and requests legal documents from court as needed.
Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, employers, parents and the general public in a professional manner designed to encourage participation in the overall goals of the department.
Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
What You Have
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of administrative support experience to include one year of performing eligibility determination, legal secretarial work or related work experience required
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Ability to become certified in Administrative Process which requires testing and re-certification every three years required
Paralegal Certification preferred
***Valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of hire required
*** Must successfully pass background check.
What Pueblo County Offers
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Bldg)
4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2025
HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day – January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 20th
Presidents’ Day – February 17th
Memorial Day – May 26th
Employee Appreciation Day Picnic – June 4th
Juneteenth Day – June 19th
Independence Day – July 4th
Day before Labor Day – August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Labor Day – September 1st
Francis Xavier Cabrini Day – October 6th
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – October 13th
Halloween – October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
Veteran’s Day – November 11th
Day before Thanksgiving – November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
Thanksgiving Day – November 27th
Day after Thanksgiving – November 28th
Christmas Eve Day – December 24th
Christmas Day – December 25th
Day before New Year’s Day – December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
One (1) Personal Day **
One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***
* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes “worked time” in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***
DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.
VACATION LEAVE
Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.
RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee’s monthly pay.
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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County’s contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.
If Benefit Selections:
Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional
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MEDICAL INSURANCE – ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00
Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00
LOW HMO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00
Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00
HMO/Ded
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00
Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00
PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00
Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00
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DENTAL INSURANCE – AMERITAS (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00
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VISION INSURANCE – ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance
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LONG TERM DISABILITY – THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410
BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with “pre-tax” dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.
Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered “use or lose” funds.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)
Optional Life Insurance
Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans
*** These are post-tax benefits. ***
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For hiring related questions, please contact WPC – Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: [email protected]
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS – Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: [email protected]
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Title: Sr Corporate Counsel
Company: Chewy
Location: Plantation, FL
