Paralegal at Veritas HHS LLC – Memphis, Tennessee

Veritas-HHS seeks a IV-D Child Support Paralegal to work at the 30th Judicial District Child Support Services of TN office located in Memphis, TN.

Job type: Full-time/In-person

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

Reports to: Supervising Attorney

Starting rate: $21.63 per hour

About the Company

Veritas-HHS provides consulting and operational expertise to health and human services agencies at the state and county levels. We bring together experienced and sophisticated subject matter experts to help solve the many challenges of providing better and more efficient services in a time of rapidly evolving policies and delivery systems.

Our Company Culture is driven by our mission and core values. Placing our people at the forefront of everything we do is the backbone to our success and why people really enjoy working for Veritas-HHS. Here’s our Mission and Core Values.

Mission – Do socially useful work, have fun, and prosper.

Core Values – Integrity, innovation and creativity, quality of work, and customer service/teamwork.

Benefits we offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• STD, LTD
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth Services
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• On Demand Pay
• Rewards Program

About the Position:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate IV-D Child Support Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support our attorneys in all aspects of IV-D child support matters and related proceedings in Tennessee courts. This role requires a thorough understanding of Tennessee child support statutes, guidelines, and court procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Case Management & Legal Support

• Assist attorneys in managing child support dockets
• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents including petitions, amended petitions, motions, orders, and correspondence
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms on Tennessee and intergovernmental child support matters
• Prepare and e-file documents through Tennessee state court systems
• Monitor court deadlines, docketing, and statutes of limitations
• Communicate with court clerks, opposing counsel offices, and other third parties
• Draft child support calculations using the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines (Worksheet A/B)
• Handle court runs as needed

• Education: Associate's or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or a paralegal certificate from an AHA-approved program
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of paralegal experience in family law or child support preferred; Tennessee-specific experience strongly preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with case management software; familiarity with Tennessee e-filing systems (knowledge with TCSES or Vasion a plus but not required)
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 36 (Domestic Relations) and the Tennessee Child Support Guidelines; familiarity with local court rules
• Must have a valid state driver’s license

Core Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism and client empathy
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Incumbents are held accountable for all duties of the position.

Learn about Veritas HHS at www.veritas-hhs.com.