What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Athens County Department of Job & Family Services?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB
- 95%Under the direction of the CSEA Administrator, the candidate will independently prepare various legal documents to include but not limited to legal briefs, pleadings and memorandums, initial child support orders, modifications interstate and paternity cases. Conducts case inquiries and updates in SETS. Participates in and conducts litigation proceedings and/or administrative hearings involving agency matters. Provides legal advice, consultation, and research to agency employees on a wide variety of legal matters/issues. Attends regular staff meetings, conferences and other trainings related to child support.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 5%Other duties as assigned. May be required to perform duties under supervision of the Athens County Red Cross during an emergency in accordance with the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Disaster Preparedness Plan and the Athens County Emergency Operations Plan.
WORKER CHARACTERISTICS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERSITICS: (*indicates may be developed after employment)13a, b*, 14, 16, 23 (Domestic Relations, Public Assistance, Civil Practice), 25b, 30k, l, m, q, 31e, 32o, x; 33e; 34c, f, i
- Knowledge of: Office practices & procedures, agency policies & procedures*; government structure & process, law.
- Skills: Word processing; understand practical field of study, define problems, collect data establish facts & draw valid conclusions, interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals.
- Ability to: Calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures, develop complex reports & position papers; gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects, handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public, resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Revised Code.
- Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.
- Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio
- One year experience with Microsoft office or equivalent educational training.
- Ability to travel independently.
- Having held this position within the past 3 years meets the minimum qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $67,704.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,704