Staff Attorney: Paternity & Child Support Litigation

YoungWilliams

Kansas City (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

YoungWilliams in Kansas City is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide all legal services required to establish paternity, secure child and medical support, and enforce existing orders. The role includes giving legal advice, counseling clients, handling litigation, negotiating with opposing counsel, attending hearings, drafting and reviewing documents, and monitoring cases through the court process.

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor and be licensed to practice in the state where the project is

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in the state.
Legal experience in domestic relations or as a prosecutor preferred.
Experience in child support enforcement is desirable.
Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
Ability to draft, review, and sign legal documents.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement.
Negotiate with opposing counsel, attend hearings, and perform 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