Description:
Job Duties:Represents the Division of Child Support Enforcement of the Virginia Department of Social Services in its mission to determine paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support obligations; litigates in state and federal courts; provides counsel, legal services and training to the Division regarding cases, program guidance and procedure; participates on committees and workgroups as requested; develops and maintains open communication and positive relationships with the courts; cultivates and fosters a positive attorney-client relationship with the Division; performs administrative duties; supervises legal administrative assistants as assigned; attends conferences, seminars and continuing legal education; prepares and presents training and informational programs and completes special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent litigation, organization, research, writing, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proficiency in time management and ability to work independently with client agency and as a team member are essential.
- The optimal candidate will have significant litigation experience and the ability to prioritize the demands of a large caseload.
- The candidate must be willing to travel.
- Must be admitted to the Virginia bar.
Additional Considerations:
Prior experience in representing a governmental entity preferred but not required.
Special Instructions
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