Staff Attorney

Youngwilliams Pc; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth? Youngwilliams Pc in Brookhaven, MS is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services for establishing paternity, child support, medical support and enforcement of orders. The attorney offers legal advice, counsel and litigation services.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and active license in the state, and experience in domestic relations or as a prosecutor is preferred (child support enforcement). Regular attendance and collaboration with the project team are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• License to practice law in the state where the project is located.
• Experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor preferred (child support enforcement).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to establish paternity and child support orders.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and attend hearings.
• Draft, review, and sign legal documents.
• Advocate for the state's interests in orders.
• Update case management systems with required information.
• Advise Specialists on documents for court filing.
• Maintain professional relationships with State and attend team meetings.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state child support policies.

Skills

Legal experience

Paternity & child support knowledge

Litigation

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor

License to practice law

Job description

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Staff Attorney

Regular Full-Time Full Service Legal MS - Brookhaven LS, Brookhaven, MS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 5454

Summary of Position

The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing all legal services required to establish paternity, child support, medical support and the enforcement of new and existing orders. The Attorney provides legal advice, counsel and litigation services.

• 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

Required Education

A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.

Required Experience

Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred).