Staff Attorney: Child Support & Paternity Impact

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

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.