Senior Managing Attorney, Child Support Enforcement

State of Texas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Texas in Texas is seeking a Managing Attorney to provide direction to management and legal staff within the Child Support Division. This role focuses on representing the state's interests in complex family law matters and coordinating litigation strategies.

The position requires strong legal writing, mediation, and negotiation skills, with in-person work at a designated OAG location and a commitment to public service and teamwork across a statewide office.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Four years full-time legal experience as a licensed attorney.
• Must be licensed in Texas and in good standing.
• Knowledge of the Texas Family Code.
• Strong writing, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work more than 40 hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel for the state's interests in child support enforcement.
• Supervise and direct Child Support Field Office staff.
• Organize work assignments and ensure deadlines are met.
• Represent the state in family law proceedings.
• Collaborate with other agencies and maintain professional office environment.

Skills

Legal writing

Mediation

Negotiation

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Communication

Customer service

Education

J.D. degree

Texas Bar license

Job description

State of Texas in Texas is seeking a Managing Attorney to provide direction to management and legal staff within the Child Support Division. This role focuses on representing the state's interests in complex family law matters and coordinating litigation strategies.

The position requires strong legal writing, mediation, and negotiation skills, with in-person work at a designated OAG location and a commitment to public service and teamwork across a statewide office.