Managing Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ability to utilize computer applications to manage child support cases and document case activities
Ability to analyze and interpret data and make recommendations
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Salary Information:

Salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
Professional development and training opportunities

Job Title: Managing Attorney - Child Support Enforcement
Experience: Minimum of two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor, with preferred experience in child support enforcement
Location: Gulfport, Hattiesburg, or Pascagoula, MS

Responsibilities:

Represent the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings related to child support enforcement
Supervise and provide leadership to Staff Attorneys and legal support staff
Assign and monitor cases to ensure efficient case flow
Advise operations staff on appropriate legal actions and strategies
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Devise and implement strategies to increase productivity
Provide monthly legal case tracking reports and presentations as needed
Collaborate with various departments and agencies to improve relationships and educate on child support enforcement
Evaluate and provide feedback, coaching, and counseling to legal team members
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in the State of operations
Minimum of two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor, with preferred experience in child support enforcement
Minimum of two years management experience preferred, but not required

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong leadership skills and ability to provide direction
Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures
Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions
Proficiency in computer applications for case management
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Customer service-oriented and professional demeanor

Salary and Benefits:

Annual salary range of $75,000-$85,000, based on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
Professional development and training opportunities

H1: Join Our Team as a Managing Attorney for Child Support Enforcement
H2: Represent the State and Lead Our Legal Team in Pursuit of Child Support Compliance

Bullet Points:

- Seeking a Managing Attorney with Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in the State of operations
- Minimum of two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor, with preferred experience in child support enforcement
- Strong leadership skills and ability to provide direction to legal team
- Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures
- Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions
- Proficiency in computer applications for case management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Customer service-oriented and professional demeanor
- Annual salary range of $75,000-$85,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
- Professional development and training opportunities

The Company, a full-service legal firm, is currently seeking a highly qualified Managing Attorney for Child Support Enforcement in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, or Pascagoula, MS. This role is responsible for representing the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings related to child support enforcement, as well as providing leadership and supervision to the legal team and collaborating with various departments and agencies to improve relationships and educate on child support enforcement. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the State of operations, along with a minimum of two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor, with preferred experience in child support enforcement.

As the Managing Attorney, you will be responsible for supervising and providing direction to Staff Attorneys and assigned legal support staff. This includes assigning cases and monitoring case flow through the legal department using the Child Support Legal Case Management program, as well as measuring productivity and setting goals for legal staff. You will also advise operations supervisory staff on appropriate legal actions and provide assistance regarding establishment and enforcement strategies. Additionally, you will ensure program policies comply with federal and state regulations and devise and implement strategies to increase operations and legal productivity.

In this role, you will also ensure proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement. This includes ensuring all legal documents contain required federal and state elements and providing monthly legal case tracking statistical reports and presentations as needed. You will also collaborate with the State, Child Support Enforcement administration, court personnel, Sheriff's Department, and the local legal community to educate and improve relationships.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of laws, rules, and regulations associated with the child support enforcement program. Excellent organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills are also essential, as well as the ability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously. Additionally, you should be self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions. Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures is required, as well as the ability to provide positive interaction with customers and the public in a courteous and professional manner. Proficiency in computer applications for managing child support cases and documenting case activities is also necessary.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000

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