Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement

DHRM•Chesapeake, VA

15h

About The Position

The Assistant Attorney General represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services in its work to determine paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support obligations. The attorney litigates in state and federal courts and provides the Division with counsel, legal services, and training concerning cases, program guidance, and procedures. The position is assigned to represent the Division in the Chesapeake courts. The role also includes participating in committees and workgroups, developing and maintaining communication and positive relationships with courts, and fostering a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division. Additional duties include administrative work, supervising legal administrative assistants as assigned, attending conferences, seminars, and continuing legal education, preparing and presenting training and informational programs, and completing special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of child support law and family law developed through training and legal experience in the specialty area.
Knowledge of legal research procedures, preparation of briefs, and presentation of arguments before state and federal agencies and courts.
Knowledge of applicable court rules, rules of evidence, and administrative rules and procedures.
Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize demands of a large caseload, organize work, and establish priorities.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations and communications with attorneys and support staff, and effective working relationships with government officials, vendors, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, use judgment, tact, and discretion in decision-making, and quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts, and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to maintain records and prepare work-related reports and correspondence.
Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

Represent the Division of Child Support Enforcement in matters involving paternity and the establishment, modification, and enforcement of support obligations.
Litigate cases in state and federal courts, including the Chesapeake courts on behalf of the Division.
Provide counsel, legal services, and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance, and procedures.
Participate in committees and workgroups as requested.
Develop and maintain open communication and positive relationships with the courts.
Cultivate and foster a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division.
Perform administrative duties and supervise legal administrative assistants as assigned.
Attend conferences, seminars, and continuing legal education.
Prepare and present training and informational programs.
Complete special projects as assigned.