Child Support Attorney
About The Position
The Child Support Attorney position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and focuses on juvenile matters involving child support-related issues. The attorney will appear in the Juvenile Division of the District Court in Tulsa and prepare and file pleadings, as well as try cases in child support-related hearings in district and administrative courts. The role includes consulting and negotiating with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services, interpreting laws, regulations, court opinions, and policy, and training and assisting staff with legal-document preparation and ethical compliance. Job-related travel is occasional. A valid driver's license and required car insurance must be maintained. The role is classified at one of four levels, with annual salary dependent on the selected applicant's experience: Level I, $66,666.67; Level II, $71,428.57; Level III, $76,190.48; and Level IV, $85,714.29. Full State Employee Benefits are offered.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
- Membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association; active membership is specified for Levels II, III, and IV.
- Level II: two years of legal or adjudicative experience.
- Level III: five years of legal or adjudicative experience.
- Level IV: seven years of legal experience, including two years of litigation; agency-defined experience in the practice of law (for example, tax); or supervisory experience.
- Valid driver's license and maintenance of required car insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in child support may be preferred.
Responsibilities
- Appear in the Juvenile Division of the District Court in Tulsa on juvenile matters involving child support-related issues.
- Prepare and file pleadings and try cases in child support-related hearings in district and administrative courts.
- Consult and negotiate with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services.
- Interpret laws, regulations, court opinions, and policy.
- Train and assist staff with preparation of legal documents and ensure compliance with ethical considerations.
Benefits
- Full State Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
