Staff Attorney

Youngwilliams Pc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Attorney position at Youngwilliams Pc in Jackson, MS, is responsible for providing legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support and enforcement of orders, including advice, counsel and litigation.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and MS license; the attorney negotiates with opposing counsel, drafts documents, updates case systems, and represents the state in hearings and related proceedings.

Qualifications

• JD required and active license to practice law in Mississippi.
• Experience in domestic relations law or child support enforcement preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and litigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to establish paternity and child support orders.
• Attend hearings, draft and sign legal documents.
• Advise and counsel Specialists, update case management systems.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

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Staff Attorney

Regular Full-Time Full Service Legal MS - Case Processing Center Jackson, Jackson, MS, US

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).