Staff Attorney: Child Support & Paternity Litigation

Youngwilliams Pc; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Williams PC is seeking a Staff Attorney in Junction City, KS, to provide legal services for paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The role requires advocacy, counseling and litigation skills for state and federal child support matters.

The attorney will negotiate with opposing counsel, prepare and review legal documents, ensure compliance with federal/state elements, and update case management systems while maintaining professional relationships and timely

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 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 degree

Job description

Young Williams PC is seeking a Staff Attorney in Junction City, KS, to provide legal services for paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders. The role requires advocacy, counseling and litigation skills for state and federal child support matters.

The attorney will negotiate with opposing counsel, prepare and review legal documents, ensure compliance with federal/state elements, and update case management systems while maintaining professional relationships and timely