Staff Attorney

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing all legal services required to establish paternity, child support, medical support and the enforcement of new and existing orders. The Attorney provides legal advice, counsel and litigation services. Responsibilities Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement. Negotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actions. Recommends and reviews legal actions. Drafts, reviews, and signs legal documents. Ensures all orders contain required federal and state elements and vigorously advocates the interests of the state. Updates automated systems with necessary information to monitor each case through the legal process. Provides legal advice to Specialists in completing documents for court filing. Maintains a positive working relationship with State. Attends weekly project team meetings. Applies knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures. Maintains regular and timely attendance. Other duties as assigned. Summary of Position The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing all legal services required to establish paternity, child support, medical support and the enforcement of new and existing orders. The Attorney provides legal advice, counsel and litigation services. Essential Job Requirements Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement. Negotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actions. Recommends and reviews legal actions. Drafts, reviews, and signs legal documents. Ensures all orders contain required federal and state elements and vigorously advocates the interests of the state. Updates automated systems with necessary information to monitor each case through the legal process. Provides legal advice to Specialists in completing documents for court filing. Maintains a positive working relationship with State. Attends weekly project team meetings. Applies knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures. Maintains regular and timely attendance. Other duties as assigned. Required Education A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located. Required Experience Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred). Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YoungWilliams by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Staff Attorney” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr