Child Support Legal Assistant II (HSD/CSSD #9175)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

This job posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and will remain open until all positions have been filled. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

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 Legal Support Assistant II will:

• Server as a Lead Worker assisting Legal Assistants, Management and Attorney's in processing cases.

How does it get done?

The Child Legal Support Assistant II is responsible for:

• Complex child support establishment and enforcement cases;
• Preparing the most complex financial case calculations;
• Appearing with the Department Attorney's in court when needed.

Who are the customers?

• Parties of child support cases;
• Child Support Legal Assistant I;
• Child Support Services Division (CSSD) management;
• Child Support Services Division (CSSD) Attorneys.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has experience:

• Preparing and interpretation of Legal Documents;
• Financial Experience;
• Providing excellent customer service;
• Managing a high volume of cases;
• Meeting deadlines;
• Testifying in court.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or GED and sic (6) years of 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 may substitute for education on a month-for-month basis. Substitutions may apply. See substitution table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero (505) 487-3642. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

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.