Child Support & Paternity Attorney - Enforcement & Litigation

YoungWilliams; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams in Brookhaven, MS seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The attorney offers counsel and litigates matters.

Responsibilities include representing clients in hearings, negotiating with opposing counsel, drafting and reviewing documents, and ensuring orders meet federal and state requirements. JD and MS law license required; domestic relations experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD degree and MS state bar license are required.
• Experience in domestic relations or prosecutor work is preferred.
• Ability to negotiate, advocate, and litigate in family law matters.
• Draft and review legal documents and advise on court filings.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state child support policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper legal representation in paternity and support matters.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and attend hearings.
• Draft, review, and sign legal documents.
• Update systems to monitor cases and support court filings.
• Maintain professional relationships with State agencies and attend team meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Legal drafting

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

State bar license

Job description

YoungWilliams in Brookhaven, MS seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The attorney offers counsel and litigates matters.

Responsibilities include representing clients in hearings, negotiating with opposing counsel, drafting and reviewing documents, and ensuring orders meet federal and state requirements. JD and MS law license required; domestic relations experience preferred.