Assistant District Attorney - 26th Judicial District (Child Support)

Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The 26th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Lexington, TN seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the Child Support Division to represent the state in Chester, Henderson, and Madison Counties. This on-site, full-time role advances child support enforcement and involves court appearances, motion practice, and collaboration with judges and staff.

Qualified applicants are licensed Tennessee attorneys who can pass a background check. Experience in family or child support law is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in Tennessee.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Establishment, enforcement, and modifications of child support orders.
• Prepare and review Tennessee Child Support Worksheets and motions.
• Appear in court and present evidence, make legal arguments.
• Maintain accurate files, deadlines, and documentation.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Licensed attorney in Tennessee

Job description

Assistant District Attorney- Child Support Division

26th Judicial District | Primary Office is in Lexington, TN covering court in Lexington and Jackson, TN, TN

On-Site | Full-time | Associate

The 26th Judicial District Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney-Child Support Division. The Assistant District Attorney for Child Support in the 26th Judicial District represents the State of Tennessee in Chester, Henderson, and Madison Counties in child support proceedings.

Baseline Responsibilities

• Establishment, Enforcement, and Modifications of Orders Address medical insurance associated with Child Support Orders Prepare and review Tennessee Child Support Worksheets Prepare motions, orders, and other legal documents Appear in court and present evidence, make legal arguments Communicate effectively with staff, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and affiliates Maintain accurate files, deadlines, and documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Tennessee and, must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Tennessee and, must be able to pass a background check.

Compensation

• Monthly: Based on experience

Application Deadline: 2026-12-31