Managing Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to use various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques
Knowledge of legal principles and practices
Knowledge of case management systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Ability to travel as needed

Salary Information

The salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications.

Job Title

Managing Attorney

Experience Information

- Two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor (child support enforcement preferred)
- Two years management experience preferred, but not required

Company Information

- Full Service Legal firm
- Locations in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Pascagoula, MS

Summary:

The Managing Attorney at a Full Service Legal firm will be responsible for representing the State in all legal proceedings related to child support enforcement. This includes providing litigation services, supervising Staff Attorneys, and serving as the liaison with court clerks and judges. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the State of operations, as well as experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor. The salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications.

Job Title: Managing Attorney at Full Service Legal Firm

H1: Join Our Team as a Managing Attorney at a Full Service Legal Firm

H2: Represent the State and Lead a Team of Attorneys

Responsibilities:

- Represent the State in all legal proceedings related to child support enforcement
- Provide litigation services and leadership to Staff Attorneys
- Serve as the liaison with court clerks, magistrates, and judges
- Supervise Staff Attorneys and assigned legal support staff
- Assign cases and monitor case flow through the legal department
- Measure productivity and set goals for legal staff
- Advise operations supervisory staff on appropriate legal actions
- Ensure program policies comply with federal and state regulations
- Devise and implement strategies to increase operations and legal productivity
- Ensure proper legal representation in all child support matters
- Provide monthly legal case tracking statistical reports to Legal Director
- Partner with the State and other agencies to improve relationships and educate on child support enforcement
- Evaluate performance, identify training needs, and provide feedback to legal team members
- Regular and timely attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

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

Skills:

- Ability to provide direction and positive leadership
- Excellent understanding and application of laws, rules, and regulations related to child support enforcement
- Strong organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Self-motivated with the ability to make independent decisions
- Knowledge of federal and state child support policies and procedures
- Customer service oriented with the ability to maintain positive interactions with the public
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with legal research methods and techniques
- Understanding of legal principles and practices
- Experience with case management systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Willingness to travel as needed

Salary Information:

The salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications.

Company Information:

- Full Service Legal firm with locations in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Pascagoula, MS

Join our team as a Managing Attorney at a Full Service Legal firm and make a difference in the lives of families in need of child support enforcement. We are seeking a driven and experienced individual to represent the State in all legal proceedings and lead a team of attorneys. If you have a Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the State of operations, as well as experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor, we want to hear from you!

As a Managing Attorney, you will supervise Staff Attorneys and assigned legal support staff, assign cases and monitor case flow through the legal department, and measure productivity and set goals for legal staff. You will also advise operations supervisory staff on appropriate legal actions and ensure program policies comply with federal and state regulations. Additionally, you will devise and implement strategies to increase operations and legal productivity, ensure proper legal representation in all child support matters, and provide monthly legal case tracking statistical reports to the Legal Director.

To excel in this role, you should have strong leadership skills, excellent understanding and application of laws, rules, and regulations related to child support enforcement, and exceptional organizational, written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills. You should also be able to multitask and prioritize effectively, work independently, and have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques, legal principles and practices, and case management systems is also important. Additionally, you should be customer service oriented, maintain positive interactions with the public, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Some travel may be required for this position.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Join our team at a Full Service Legal firm and make a positive impact in the community. Apply today!

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