Description:
Job Duties:This attorney will serve as counsel and provide representation and advice to the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement in cases before the local courts, including Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria.
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.
- This position is located in the Fairfax area.
Additional Considerations:
Prior experience in representing a governmental entity preferred but not required.
