Staff Attorney: Child Support & Paternity

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC in Mississippi is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services for establishing paternity, child support, medical support and enforcing orders. You will advise, counsel, and litigate to protect state interests.

Responsibilities include representing clients in paternity and support matters, negotiating with opposing counsel, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and updating case management systems. JD licensed in the state required.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.
• Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

YOUNGWILLIAMS INC in Mississippi is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services for establishing paternity, child support, medical support and enforcing orders. You will advise, counsel, and litigate to protect state interests.

Responsibilities include representing clients in paternity and support matters, negotiating with opposing counsel, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and updating case management systems. JD licensed in the state required.