Assistant Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement
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 legal counsel, services, and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance, and procedures. This position is assigned to represent the Division in the Chesapeake courts. The role also involves participating in committees and workgroups, building open communication and positive relationships with courts, and fostering a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division. The attorney performs administrative duties, may supervise 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.
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 for cases 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 the demands of a large caseload and 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 general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively and use judgment, tact, and discretion in decision making.
- Ability to quickly assimilate oral and written data, analyze facts, and draw logical conclusions.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
- Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Division of Child Support Enforcement in matters involving paternity and establishing, modifying, and enforcing support obligations.
- Litigate in state and federal courts, including courts in Chesapeake 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 courts.
- Cultivate and foster a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division.
- Perform administrative duties.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
