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Delaware County, Ohio · 9 hours ago

CSEA Support Attorney

Delaware, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Delaware County, Ohio is seeking a CSEA Support Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The role involves investigating, preparing, and litigating civil actions related to child support, as well as writing and approving appeals.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Analyzes case law; reviews rules of procedures, researches legal issues; drafts various legal documents; prepares for hearings, pre-trials and trials; reviews and negotiates resolutions and settlements, reviews and makes determinations regarding adequacy of due process for proceeding with action/litigation

Prepares cases for trial and litigation by interviewing witnesses, performing legal research, investigating, and preparing evidence, and evaluating the strength of the case. Conducts trial litigation of cases through presentation of testimony (direct and cross-examination) and evidence

Represents, researches, analyzes and interprets facts and law in child support matters for investigation

Negotiates admissions and agreements with defense attorneys

Works to further the Agency’s mission during litigation proceedings, assisting the parties to work together to reach agreements for the benefit of the child(ren), attempting to resolve enforcement action prior to entering the courtroom, attempting to resolve disagreements between the parties, providing parties with information and resources as needed

Reviews Child Support Enforcement Agency cases and discusses strategies and course of action with the Director, Supervisors and Case Managers

Assists Child Support Enforcement Agency Case Managers in the enforcement, collection and calculation of child support

Serves as hearing officer and renders decisions for Child Support Enforcement Agency’s administrative and mistake of fact hearings, as needed

Locates and verifies addresses in cases where there is failure of service or outstanding warrants and contacts law enforcement officials in other jurisdictions to seek their assistance in serving warrants

Receives and responds to calls from the public regarding complaints and/or legal inquiries

Conducts post-judgment litigation through all phases as necessary through written Objections and responses, written Appellate briefs and responses, and oral arguments

Drafts and types correspondence, numerous court documents (such as Complaints, Motions, Agreed Judgment Entries and Proposed Judgment Entries, responsive pleadings, Briefs, etc.)

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

Drives vehicles to various locations as required

Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops

Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job

Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations

Works outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and

Other duties as required

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeOhio Bar licenseLegal researchTrial litigationChild support lawNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

Juris Doctor degree is required, and must be licensed, admitted, and be in good standing with the Ohio Bar for practice as an Attorney in the State of Ohio

Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment

Must maintain required licensures and certifications as a continued condition of employment