Staff Attorney - Child Support & Paternity Litigation

YoungWilliams; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams in Mississippi seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. You will counsel clients, advocate in litigation, and review and draft legal documents.

You will monitor cases and maintain strong coordination with state agencies and opposing counsel. Ideal candidates hold a JD, a state license to practice, and experience in domestic relations or prosecutorial work; familiarity with federal and state

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and state bar license required.
• Experience in domestic relations law or prosecutor background preferred.
• Experience providing counsel and litigation services in child support matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper legal representation in child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, attend hearings, and perform related actions.
• Draft, review, and sign legal documents.
• Monitor cases through the legal process and update relevant systems.
• Provide legal advice to specialists on court filings.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Legal counseling

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

YoungWilliams in Mississippi seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to establish paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. You will counsel clients, advocate in litigation, and review and draft legal documents.

You will monitor cases and maintain strong coordination with state agencies and opposing counsel. Ideal candidates hold a JD, a state license to practice, and experience in domestic relations or prosecutorial work; familiarity with federal and state