Staff Attorney

Kent County, Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kent County invites applications for a high-level legal role representing the Friend of the Court in Family Court proceedings and serving as Special Assistant Prosecutor for the State of Michigan. The candidate will support FOC policy development, supervise the Legal Department, and coordinate with the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, Michigan Bar membership, and extensive domestic relations experience, with strong knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations,

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate and membership in the State Bar of Michigan.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in domestic relations law.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Friend of the Court Act, the Support and Parenting Enforcement Act, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, case law, and federal Title IV-D regulations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Friend of the Court in courtroom proceedings including filing and responding to motions involving the FOC caseload.
• Assist FOC Director by developing policies and procedures affecting FOC operations.
• Oversee enforcement actions of the FOC and the FOC Legal Department.
• Investigate and respond to grievances filed against the Friend of the Court per statute.
• Coordinate policies and procedures with the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Member of the State Bar of Michigan

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will represent the Friend of the Court in its service to the Family Court and will also act as a Special Assistant Prosecutor for the State of Michigan. Responsibilities include assisting the FOC Director as needed in developing policies and procedures affecting FOC operations, representing the Friend of the Court in courtroom proceedings including filing and responding to motions involving the FOC caseload, assisting FOC staff by researching and advising of statutes, court rules and federal/state procedures and regulations affecting FOC cases, overseeing certain enforcement actions of the FOC, overseeing the FOC Legal Department, and investigating and responding, per statute, to all grievances filed against the Friend of the Court. This position will also work with the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office in coordinating policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Juris Doctorate, membership in the State Bar of Michigan, and four years of progressively responsible experience in domestic relations law. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough working knowledge of the Friend of the Court Act, the Support and Parenting Enforcement Act, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, case law, and federal Title IVD regulations. Must be able to interact positively with parties from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Additional Information

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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