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State of New Mexico

Child Support Specialist (HCA/CSSD #7488)

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A Legal Support Specialist works for a law firm, government, or a company subject to litigation, such as an insurance company. May assist with inmate processing and porale coordination. May assist with preparing and prosecuting cases, as part of a legal team or under the direction of a litigation attorney. May collect evidence, reviews files and assist with other litigation work.

$63,726 / year median in New Mexico

+2% projected growth

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Child Support Specialist (HCA/CSSD #7488) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $22.62 - $33.93 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. The Health Care Authority (HCA) participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire. 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 Specialist will:
Gather data; Prepare legal documents to establish paternity; Establish child and medical support orders; Enforce child, medical, and spousal support orders. How does it get done? The Child Support Specialist is responsible for: Providing excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills in order to complete the tasks of establishing and enforcing court orders; Testifying in court regarding a child support case, if requested by an Attorney. Who are the customers? Parties of child support cases; Child Support Services Division (CSSD) management; CSSD Attorneys. Ideal Candidate Parties of child support cases; Child Support Services Division (CSSD) management; CSSD Attorneys. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate. Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. May need to testify in court hearings. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
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.