Staff Attorney

Lucas County • Toledo, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Attorney in the Legal Division represents the Agency in a legal capacity under the direction of the Assistant Director or Managing Attorney. This role involves handling child support enforcement matters, including establishing, modifying, and enforcing support orders. The position requires appearing in various courts (including but not limited to Common Pleas, Municipal, Probate, and Federal Bankruptcy Court), preparing legal documents, conducting research, negotiating settlements, and providing legal guidance to agency staff. The attorney also manages case preparation, witness coordination, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to represent an Agency in a legal capacity
• Proficiency in handling child support enforcement matters
• Experience appearing in various courts (Common Pleas, Municipal, Probate, and Federal Bankruptcy Court)
• Skill in preparing legal documents
• Ability to conduct legal research
• Negotiation skills for settlements
• Ability to provide legal guidance to agency staff
• Case preparation and witness coordination skills
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Represent the Agency in a legal capacity under the direction of the Assistant Director or Managing Attorney
• Handle child support enforcement matters, including establishing, modifying, and enforcing support orders
• Appear in various courts (including but not limited to Common Pleas, Municipal, Probate, and Federal Bankruptcy Court)
• Prepare legal documents
• Conduct research
• Negotiate settlements
• Provide legal guidance to agency staff
• Manage case preparation
• Coordinate witnesses
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree