Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement
About The Position
Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services in its mission to determine paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support obligations; litigates in state and federal courts; provides counsel, legal services and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance and procedure; participates on committees and workgroups as requested; develops and maintains open communication and positive relationships with the courts; cultivates and fosters a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division; performs administrative duties; supervises legal administrative assistants as assigned; attends conferences, seminars and continuing legal education; prepares and presents training and informational programs and completes special projects as assigned. This position is located in Manassas.
Requirements
- Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently with client agency and as a team member are essential.
- Significant litigation experience and the ability to prioritize the demands of a large caseload.
- Willing to travel.
- Must be admitted to the Virginia bar.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in representing a governmental entity preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services in its mission to determine paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support obligations
- Litigates in state and federal courts
- Provides counsel, legal services and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance and procedure
- Participates on committees and workgroups as requested
- Develops and maintains open communication and positive relationships with the courts
- Cultivates and fosters a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division
- Performs administrative duties
- Supervises legal administrative assistants as assigned
- Attends conferences, seminars and continuing legal education
- Prepares and presents training and informational programs
- Completes special projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
