The Managing Attorney will be responsible for representing the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings as directed by state policy. This position is responsible for providing litigation services as well as leadership and supervision to the Staff Attorneys and is office liaison with the court clerks, magistrates, and judges. The Managing Attorney supports the project by providing legal direction to staff and litigation services.
Essential Job Requirements- Supervises Staff Attorney(s) and any assigned legal support staff
- Assigns cases to Staff Attorneys and monitors case flow through the legal department by utilizing the CS Legal case management program
- Measures productivity and sets goals for legal staff
- Advises operations supervisory staff on appropriate legal actions and assists regarding establishment and enforcement strategies
- Ensures program policies comply with federal and state regulations
- Devises and implements strategies to increase operations and legal productivity
- Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement
- Ensures all legal documents contain required federal and state elements
- Provides monthly legal case tracking statistical reports to Project Manager and prepares presentations for the State upon request
- Partners with the State, Child Support Enforcement administration, court personnel, Sheriff’s Department and the local legal community to educate and improve relationships
- Evaluates performance, identifies training needs, provides feedback, coaches and counsels legal team members
- Regular and timely attendance
- Other duties as assigned
A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.
Required Experience- Two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred)
- Two years management experience preferred, but not required
About the company
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Government services make a powerful difference in the lives of children and families. YoungWilliams has decades of experience supporting government agencies. By working together, we help our partner agencies streamline their processes, increase efficiency, and provide a more personalized experience for the people they serve.
Whether we’re working with children, individuals, families, or government agencies, we approach every interaction with a focus on personal empowerment and professional collaboration. The programs we serve include child support, SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP, housing assistance, childcare assistance, and student financial aid.
We are in this business to help. We provide our partner agencies with the tools and technology they need to modernize their services, along with the expertise and insight to make sure everything runs smoothly. Our services include:
• Customer Service – centralized customer service centers, IVRs, Chatbots, web forms, and more
• Payment Processing – operations for processing electronic and paper payments, debit cards, website payment solutions, and more
• Centralized Operations – operations centers for processing and tracking applications, legal documents, mail, email, worklists, system-generated tasks, and more
• Local Operations – walk-in customer service, in-person interviews, court hearings, community outreach, and more
• Knowledge Base Solutions – online libraries for agency policies, procedures, call scripts, work instructions, plans, and more
We make it:
• Easier to make a difference
• Easier for government agencies to deliver services
• Easier for people to access services
Together, we make a difference