Staff Attorney: Paternity & Child Support Litigation

YoungWilliams; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YoungWilliams seeks a Staff Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services for paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders in the Kansas City area. The role requires strong litigation skills and proactive legal counsel.

Applicants should hold a Juris Doctor and a state license, with preferred experience in domestic relations or public enforcement. Regular attendance and collaboration with the State are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the project state.
• Legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired, child support enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to establish paternity and child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders.
• Offer legal advice, counsel, and litigation services as needed.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, attend hearings, and review legal actions.
• Draft, review, and sign legal documents; ensure orders meet federal/state elements.
• Maintain timely attendance and update case information in automated systems.

Skills

Legal advice

Litigation

Negotiation

Counseling

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

YoungWilliams seeks a Staff Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services for paternity, child support, medical support, and enforcement of orders in the Kansas City area. The role requires strong litigation skills and proactive legal counsel.

Applicants should hold a Juris Doctor and a state license, with preferred experience in domestic relations or public enforcement. Regular attendance and collaboration with the State are essential.