Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 67.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

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Full State Employee Benefits

Fair Chance Employer

Descripción de la vacante

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Oklahoma City is seeking a Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV to join the legal team. The role involves preparing and filing pleadings and handling child support hearings in district and administrative courts.

Qualified candidates will have a JD, Oklahoma license, Oklahoma Bar membership, and progressively more years of experience across Level I–IV, with travel as needed and a valid driver's license. The Tulsa area is not required for this position.

Formación

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and license to practice in Oklahoma with Oklahoma Bar Association membership.
• Juris Doctor degree, license to practice in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Bar membership, and two years of legal or adjudicative experience.
• Juris Doctor degree, Oklahoma license, Oklahoma Bar membership, and five years of legal/adjudicative experience.
• Juris Doctor degree, Oklahoma license, Oklahoma Bar membership, and seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation or supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• The position involves preparation and filing of pleadings and trial of cases in child support-related hearings in district and administrative courts.
• Duties will also include consultation and negotiation with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services, and interpretation of laws, regulations, opinions of the court, and policy.
• The position will train and assist staff with preparation of legal documents and ensure their compliance with ethical considerations

Educación

Juris Doctor degree

License to practice law in Oklahoma

Active membership in Oklahoma Bar Association

Descripción del empleo

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Child Support Attorney I /II/III/IV

Annual Salary - Salary level depends on the experience level of the applicant chosen.

Level I (Q80A): $66,666.67 + Full State Employee Benefits

Level II (Q80B): $71,428.57 + Full State Employee Benefits

Level III (Q80C): $76,190.48 + Full State Employee Benefits

Level IV (Q80D): $85,714.29 + Full State Employee Benefits

Job-related travel is OCCASIONAL. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, and membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma; an active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association, and two years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association, and five years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.

Level IV - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, an active membership with the Oklahoma Bar Association, and seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation, or agency-defined experience in the practice of law e.g. tax, or supervisory experience.

Job Responsibilities

• The position involves preparation and filing of pleadings and trial of cases in child support-related hearings in district and administrative courts.
• Duties will also include consultation and negotiation with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services, and interpretation of laws, regulations, opinions of the court, and policy.
• The position will train and assist staff with preparation of legal documents and ensure their compliance with ethical considerations

Preference Statement

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in child support.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Positions level I/II/III are in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Level IV positions are in executive management.