Paralegal - Douglas County

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Legal & ComplianceParalegal

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High school education; customer service experience; excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; efficiency in computer skills (Excel, Word,

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Legal & ComplianceParalegal

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
Seventh Judicial District
Judicial Center, 111 E. 11^th St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2966

The Douglas County District Court Trustee is accepting applications for a full-time Paralegal. This is a highly responsible position primarily providing support to the Court Trustee in the enforcement of child and spousal support. Duties include:

Monitoring child support and maintenance payment records
Taking enforcement action to collect support
Telephonic communication with obligors, obligees and employers
Analyzing cases to identify appropriate collection action
Proofreading documents and letters
Preparing legal pleadings
Working closely with attorneys to identify and review appropriate enforcement action
Providing back up coverage for the front counter and phones
General office duties and special assignments as needed

Qualifications: High school education; customer service experience; excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; efficiency in computer skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook); proofreading skills; attention to detail; excellent communication skills and organizational skills; and ability to multi-task, work independently and with team members, and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior legal experience in area of support enforcement or debt collection; prior experience working within a court system; paralegal or associate’s degree.

Job Salary/Pay Rate & Benefits:

Pay Grade 23, Step A $21.19/hour with potential step increases at 6 months to $21.73 and at 12 months to $23.39. Excellent working environment and Douglas County benefits that include health insurance and KPERS. This is a County paid District Court position that is subject to the Kansas Court Personnel Rules.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled – preferred starting date is December 7, 2026
The Douglas County District Court does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, or disability.

Submittal Information:

Submit resume with letter of interest and three references to:
Mary Elizabeth Diaz
District Court Trustee
111 E 11^th Street, Unit 101
Lawrence, KS 66044
via email to mbdiaz@dgcoks.gov

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Lawrence, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $44,075 a year; 37% below the $70,000 median for Paralegal jobs on Jobera (397 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 1 day ago
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