Lead Child Advocate Attorney - Family Support & Compliance

WV Department of Human Services; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking a licensed attorney to represent the Child Advocate Office, establish paternity and support orders, enforce compliance, and oversee regional staff. You will provide informed legal guidance, ensure operations meet federal and state standards, and publicize the program's services across assigned communities.

This role requires WV bar admission, at least two years of attorney experience, and willingness to travel between regional offices.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in the State of West Virginia.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent paid attorney experience.
• Substitution: relevant experience may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and oversee regional office staff.
• Provide legal representation for paternity, support orders, and enforcement actions.
• Brief and advise on legal issues arising in ongoing cases.
• Interpret and apply statutory, regulatory, and policy guidance to the program.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and audits.
• Maintain regional statistics for IV-D program reporting.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Administrative law

Debt collection

Legal writing

Education

WV Bar Admission

Job description

WV Department of Human Services is seeking a licensed attorney to represent the Child Advocate Office, establish paternity and support orders, enforce compliance, and oversee regional staff. You will provide informed legal guidance, ensure operations meet federal and state standards, and publicize the program's services across assigned communities.

This role requires WV bar admission, at least two years of attorney experience, and willingness to travel between regional offices.