Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Division of Child Support Enforcement in Chesapeake. This position represents the division in paternity determination, and in establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations in state and federal courts.

The attorney will provide legal counsel, training, and guidance to the division, liaise with courts, and participate in continuing legal education and related projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of child support and family law.
• Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize a large caseload and coordinate with attorneys, staff, and government officials.
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and discretion in decision-making.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement in determining paternity and establishing, modifying, and enforcing support obligations.
• Litigates in state and federal courts on behalf of the Division.
• Provides counsel, legal services and training to the Division on cases, guidance, and procedures.
• Supervises legal administrative staff as assigned and participates in committees/workgroups as requested.
• Attends conferences and continuing legal education; develops training materials and completes special projects.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Writing & briefing

Interpersonal communication

Judgment & discretion

Education

Licensed to practice law in Virginia

Job description

Title: Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $90,000-$130,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services in its mission to determine paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support obligations; litigates in state and federal courts; provides counsel, legal services and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance and procedure; participates on committees and workgroups as requested; develops and maintains open communication and positive relationships with the courts; cultivates and fosters a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division; performs administrative duties; supervises legal administrative assistants as assigned; attends conferences, seminars and continuing legal education; prepares and presents training and informational programs and completes special projects as assigned.

This attorney position is assigned to represent the following courts on behalf of the Division of Child Support Enforcement: Chesapeake.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of child support law and family law developed through training and legal experience in the specialty area, legal research procedures, preparation of briefs and presentation of arguments for cases before state and federal agencies and courts, applicable court rules, rules of evidence, administrative rules and procedures.
• Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize the demands of a large caseload and to organize work, establish priorities, and maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with other attorneys and support staff as well as effective working relationships with government officials, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, to use judgment, tact and discretion in decision making, and to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.