Child Support & Paternity Attorney — Litigation

YoungWilliams; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams is seeking a Staff Attorney in Kansas to provide legal services for establishing paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The role includes counsel, litigation, representing state interests, and coordinating with a project team.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and a state license to practice law, with experience in domestic relations or prosecution preferred. Strong advocacy and document drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.
• Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement.
• Negotiates with opposing counsel, attends hearings, and performs other related actions
• Recommends and reviews legal actions.
• Drafts, reviews, and signs legal documents.
• Ensures all orders contain required federal and state elements and vigorously advocates the interests of the state.
• Updates automated systems with necessary information to monitor each case through the legal process.
• Provides legal advice to Specialists in completing documents for court filing.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with State.
• Attends weekly project team meeting.
• Applies knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures.
• Regular and timely attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

YoungWilliams is seeking a Staff Attorney in Kansas to provide legal services for establishing paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The role includes counsel, litigation, representing state interests, and coordinating with a project team.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and a state license to practice law, with experience in domestic relations or prosecution preferred. Strong advocacy and document drafting skills are essential.