Attorney - Family Support Division - Kent
About The Position
The Family Support Division is in search of an enthusiastic and public service-focused attorney to join our team. The Family Support Division (FSD) represents the State Department of Social and Health Services Division of Child Support (DCS) in superior court pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement. Family Support Division Attorneys appear in cases when the State of Washington has a financial interest due to the payment of public assistance, or when a parent or caregiver has requested services from DCS. DCS provides services regardless of need. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership, our mission is to do Justice: We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility. We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington. Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement. To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website .
Requirements
- Washington State Bar qualified
- Fully complete King County application
- Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee
- Answer supplemental questions
Nice To Haves
- Family law or civil motion-based practice is a plus but is not required
Responsibilities
- Establishing legal parentage and child support obligations for children
- Modification of child support orders
- Enforcement of child support orders
- Appearing in other family law cases in which the State has a financial interest
- Working in any of FSD’s practice areas
- Broadening legal knowledge and experience by working in more than one practice area simultaneously
- Providing comprehensive support to colleagues
Benefits
- Yearly CLE conference that allows attorneys to both attend and present on topics related to FSD work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
