Staff Attorney

Summary of PositionThe 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 RequirementsEnsures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcementNegotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actionsRecommends and reviews legal actionsDrafts, reviews, and signs legal documentsEnsures all orders contain required federal and state elements and vigorously advocates the interests of the stateUpdates automated systems with necessary information to monitor each case through the legal processProvides legal advice to Specialists in completing documents for court filingMaintains a positive working relationship with StateAttends weekly project team meetingApplies knowledge of federal and state child support policies and proceduresRegular and timely attendanceOther duties as assignedRequired EducationA Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.Required ExperienceLegal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred).