CSEA - Attorney 2

Franklin County Department of Human Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Department of Human Resources seeks an Attorney 2 to represent the agency in court for paternity and support orders and contempt proceedings. The role includes supervising assigned staff, reviewing cases for action, and preparing for hearings in domestic and juvenile courts.

The attorney will conduct hearings, enforce orders, and handle interstate cases, with emphasis on documentation, research, and client meetings. Background check and Ohio licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with two (2) years of legal experience.
• License to practice law in the State of Ohio is required. Must meet background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency in court proceedings for paternity and child support.
• Supervise assigned staff and evaluate performance.
• Review cases to determine appropriate action and prepare for hearings.
• Conduct court hearings and negotiations in domestic and juvenile court to establish paternity and support.
• Enforce child support orders through contempt motions and enforcement of jail sentences.
• Prepare documents and case files for hearings.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission in Ohio

Job description

The primary purpose of the Attorney 2 classification is to represent the agency in court proceedings for the establishment of paternity and support orders and in contempt proceedings, to supervise assigned staff, and to review cases to determine appropriate action.

Represent the agency in court proceedings for the establishment of paternity and support orders and in contempt proceedings. Supervise assigned staff. Review cases to determine appropriate action. Conduct court hearings and negotiations in domestic and juvenile court to establish paternity, child support, and health insurance. Enforce child support orders through contempt motions and enforcement of jail sentences. Prepare case files for hearings. Conduct court hearings and negotiations in domestic and Juvenile court on interstate cases to establish paternity and child support. Reviews, assesses, and approve cases to be filed in court.

Attend court hearings in domestic and juvenile court to respond to motions and objections filed by individuals against the agency. Conduct hearings in probate court on complaints to determine heirship and bills in equity. Attend court hearings in the Court of Appeals. Attend court hearings in the United States Bankruptcy Court concerning child support matters.

Prepare documents. Perform legal research. Review files in preparation for court hearings. Meet with clients to prepare agreed entries on child support matters. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Maintain continuing education requirements by attending seminars and other classes. Assist clients with information regarding legal proceedings.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Juris Doctorate with two (2) years of legal experience.

License to practice law in the State of Ohio is required. Must meet background check requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employees, to provide instruction to other employees, to maintain department standards, to recommend the discipline of other employees, and to act on employee problems.