Attorney

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-40
Department: Division of Social Services
Opening Date: 08/03/2026


Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant County Counsel assigned to the Monmouth County Division of Social Services

1. The County of Monmouth is seeking a full-time Assistant County Counsel, assigned to the Division of Social Services (DSS).

1. The primary duty will be providing legal representation for DSS in Monmouth County Superior Court, Family Division, involving child support matters. This includes appearing before the Child Support Hearing Officers and Family Division judges. Such hearings involve implementing the New Jersey Child Support Program by establishing and modifying child support orders in cases where there is an assignment of rights to DSS in active welfare cases per State and Federal law.

1. Other duties include but are not limited to providing legal advice and representation to the various DSS welfare programs. Such programs include Medicaid, Child Support and Housing programs.

1. The attorney will also be responsible for representing DSS in Administrative Fair Hearings; providing legal representation in Administrative, Civil and Family court matters; providing legal advice and recommendations to the child support unit; and conducting legal research.

1. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and legal writing skills.

1. The position will be located in the Monmouth County Counsel's Office and under the general supervision of the County Counsel, as well as reporting on the day-to-day operations and duties directly to the Director of the Division of Social Services.

1. Education requirements: JD from an accredited law school.

1. Licenses: Active valid license to practice law in the State of New Jersey and in good standing.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.
Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.

*Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.