Child Support Attorney – Juvenile Court Focus

oklahomadepartmentofhumanservices; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Tulsa seeks a Child Support Attorney I–IV focused on juvenile matters and child support hearings. The role requires appearances in the Juvenile Division and preparation of pleadings for district and administrative courts.

Levels I–IV differ by education and experience: JD, Oklahoma license, and OK Bar membership are required at all levels, with increasing years of legal/adjudicative experience. Occasional travel and valid driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Level I requires JD, Oklahoma license, and Oklahoma Bar membership.
• Level II requires JD, Oklahoma license, Oklahoma Bar membership and two years of legal/adjudicative experience.
• Level III requires JD, Oklahoma license, Oklahoma Bar membership and five years of legal/adjudicative experience.
• Level IV requires JD, Oklahoma license, Oklahoma Bar membership and seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation or agency experience.

Responsibilities

• This position will focus on juvenile matters involving child support-related issues and appearances in Tulsa Juvenile Division.
• Prepare and file pleadings and conduct trials in child support-related hearings in district and administrative courts.
• Consult and negotiate with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services; interpret laws, regulations, opinions of the court, and policy.
• Train and assist staff with preparation of legal documents and ensure compliance with ethical considerations.

Skills

Legal experience

Litigation

Adjudicative experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Oklahoma Bar Association license

Active Oklahoma Bar Association membership

Two years of legal/adjudicative experience

Five years of legal/adjudicative experience

Seven years of legal/adjudicative experience (incl. two years litigation or agency experience)

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Tulsa seeks a Child Support Attorney I–IV focused on juvenile matters and child support hearings. The role requires appearances in the Juvenile Division and preparation of pleadings for district and administrative courts.

Levels I–IV differ by education and experience: JD, Oklahoma license, and OK Bar membership are required at all levels, with increasing years of legal/adjudicative experience. Occasional travel and valid driver’s license are expected.