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Elkhart County Government

Paralegal-Child Support

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  • Hourly
  • $24.87 - $27.64/hour
  • Goshen, IN
October 7, 2026 Paralegal Family Law

Job Description


  • Position Type:
      Office Support/Clerical/Paralegal

  • Date Posted:
      10/7/2026

  • Location:
      Prosecutor

  • Date Available:
      ASAP

  • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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    ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

     

    PARALEGAL

     

    DEPARTMENT:                             Prosecuting Attorney-Child Support Division

     

    HIRING RANGE:                          $24.87-$27.64/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.


    BENEFITS OFFERED:     

    •    Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
    •    FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
    •    Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
    •    Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
    •    14 Paid Holidays Annually
    •    Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
    •    Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

     

    POSITION TO BE FILLED:          ASAP

     

    HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:       Monday- Friday 8 am � 5 pm

     

    LOCATION OF POSITION:          Elkhart

     

    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:        Within County (please complete driving page on application)

     

    JOB SUMMARY:
    Responsible for overseeing child support cases, providing child support services, preparing pleadings and other correspondence to ensure custodial parties receive their court ordered support payments, and providing assistance to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.

     

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    •    High school diploma/GED and 18 months related training or education beyond high school
    •    Knowledge of Elkhart County courts system and operations, including laws and legal terminology, administrative regulations, and official court policies and practices; ability to apply appropriate procedures to assigned duties accordingly
    •    Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and ability to type with speed and accuracy 
    •    Ability to prepare pleadings, petitions, related correspondence, and reports
    •    Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen

     

    Elkhart County Human Resources
    117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
    Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

     

    APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED


    Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
     

Salary
  • $24.87 - $27.64/hour


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