Staff Attorney – Child Support & Paternity Enforcement

YoungWilliams; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The role includes giving legal advice, counsel and vigorous litigation on related matters.

The attorney will negotiate with opposing counsel, attend hearings, draft and review documents, and ensure orders contain required federal and state elements while monitoring cases through the process.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor degree and state license to practice law.
• Experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor preferred (child support enforcement a plus).
• Strong ability to provide legal advice, counsel and litigation services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper legal representation in paternity and child support matters.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, attend hearings and related actions.
• Draft, review and sign legal documents; ensure orders have federal/state elements.
• Advise on court filings and monitor cases through the legal process.
• Maintain positive relationships with State and attend weekly meetings.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures.

Skills

Legal services

Negotiation

Litigation

Document drafting

Policy knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

YoungWilliams is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The role includes giving legal advice, counsel and vigorous litigation on related matters.

The attorney will negotiate with opposing counsel, attend hearings, draft and review documents, and ensure orders contain required federal and state elements while monitoring cases through the process.