What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Support Attorney position at Miami County, Inc. Defunct?
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE
The purpose of the Attorney is to provide non-bias legal advice and representation to clients who are seeking and maintaining child support orders.
JOB DUTIES
- Independently drafts various legal documents, e.g., pleadings, legal briefs, and memoranda. Conducts legal research. Provides professional legal advice and representation to ensure support orders are appropriately established and enforced. Conducts a review of all pending support actions; monitors magistrate reports and journal entries to facilitate appropriate objectives and appeals within legally allowable time frames. [45%]
- Prepares IV-D child support cases for hearing or trial and independently tries cases before a judge or magistrate. Examines witnesses, presents legal arguments and evidence, conducts pre-hearing conferences, negotiates settlements, and any other activities relating to paternity, Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), wage withholding, and contempt of court. [45%]
- Reviews agency child support policies and procedures for legal implications; answers inquiries from officials, members of the public, and CSEA staff. Other related duties as assigned. Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Admission to the Bar per Section 4705.01 of the ORC with no disciplinary or administrative sanction by the Supreme Court pursuant to Gov. Bar R. V and VI. [10%]
These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
Admission to the Ohio Bar per section 4705.01 of the Revised Code, plus experience with child support or administrative hearings.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
HOURS 8a - 5p, Monday - Friday with overtime as the needs of the position require FLSA Non-Exempt from Overtime BENEFITS Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts COMPENSATION $23.44 - $33.38 / Per Hour POSTING DATES Until Filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT : The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.
Salary : $23 - $33
