Legal Specialist - Community Guardian Program

Position Summary: Responsible for all aspects of court mandated reporting, maintaining court calendar and performing various paralegal responsibilities and duties for the Community Guardian Program department.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Oversees process of new client procedures ensuring that all steps are handled promptly.
• Oversees updating and maintenance of bond information, order and cancels bonds.
• Coordinates and troubleshoots client discharge process.
• Prepares or assigns preparation of initial, annual and final accounts. Coordinates and monitors work flow for annual accounts. Coordinates and monitors submission of testimonies for court attorneys.
• Maintains court calendar for the department.
• Monitors assignment of cases to attorneys. Notify responsible parties prior to court dates.
• Obtains commissions and court certification of documents as needed.
• Orders or obtains client death certificates. Prepares Notice of Death for Public Administrators.
• Prepares legal briefs for new incoming cases for staff attorneys as needed.
• Conducts courthouse filings, mail service and affidavit process servings.
• Adhere to organization's standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including - but not limited to - Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regards to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
• Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
• Adheres to the organization's policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

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• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 6 months to 1 year relevant experience
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently with a great attention to detail

• Business Office Environment with phone and computer use.
• Ability to attend meetings and training outside of office environment.
• Ability to travel to in the field.