About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government & Legal Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a temporary Child Support Technician / Paralegal in El Paso, TX to support child support enforcement and related legal administration. This is an entry-to-mid level role that works under moderate supervision and requires strong investigative, documentation, and customer-service skills.

• Conduct detailed in-office investigations to locate absent parents, verify employment, and identify assets
• Prepare legal and administrative documents to establish or enforce child/medical support orders
• Negotiate lump-sum payments and out-of-court settlement agreements
• Monitor case progress and refer delinquent matters for appropriate enforcement actions
• Maintain accurate case records in TXCSES and the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) repository
• Review cases for eligibility for closure and assist legal staff in court as needed
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries, explain program policies, and assess complaints impartially
• Serve as a Notary Public and perform other related duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR equivalent, year-for-year, relevant experience (e.g., child support program staff, investigations, collections, legal assistant/secretary)
• Strong interviewing and negotiation skills
• Proficient with computers for word processing, data entry, and case research (experience with TXCSES preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Sound judgment and ability to accept constructive feedback
• Reliable transportation for business-related travel and ability to work occasional overtime in compliance with FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate up to 30 lbs.
• Must pass required background checks (clean background required to qualify)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Degree from a four-year accredited college or university
• Experience with investigative techniques or child support enforcement
• Spanish language proficiency (read, write, speak) is highly desirable

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated pay: $39,651 per year (estimated)
• Temporary appointment; schedule may require occasional overtime and flexibility
• This position requires regular on-site attendance in El Paso, TX

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment; occasional court appearances
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with all agency policies and ethics standards
• Position may require sitting for extended periods, computer work, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

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Additional Information

• This role supports a state set-aside contract; Confidential Client maintains hiring practices consistent with that agreement.
• Employment offer contingent on verification of credentials and background check.
• Applicants may be asked to complete testing or verification as part of the selection process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.