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Elkhart County Government

Paralegal-Child Support

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  • Hourly
  • $24.87 - $27.64/hour
  • Goshen, IN
April 6, 2026 Paralegal Family Law

Job Description


  • Position Type:
      Office Support/Clerical/Paralegal

  • Date Posted:
      4/6/2026

  • 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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