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

Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

26th Judicial District Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney for the Child Support Division. This on-site, full-time role covers Chester, Henderson, and Madison Counties, handling establishment, enforcement, and modification of support orders and related motions.

The position requires a Tennessee-licensed attorney in good standing, with ability to pass a background check. Compensation is monthly and based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 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; prepare motions, orders, and other legal documents.
• Appear in court and present evidence; communicate effectively with staff, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and affiliates; maintain accurate files, deadlines, and documentation.

Skills

Licensed Tennessee attorney

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

December 31, 2026