Assistant County Attorney

Closing Date: 20th October, 2025

Description:

What You'll Be Doing
The Wake County Child Support Office is seeking an experienced attorney with a background in general civil practice to serve as an Assistant County Attorney. This position is based in the Child Support Office and reports directly to the Social Services Child Support Assistant Division Director. The primary responsibility is to provide superior and efficient legal representation for the Child Support Office, as assigned by the Assistant Division Director. Core duties include representing the office in District Court for child support litigation; applying the rules of civil procedure; and demonstrating extensive knowledge of collateral areas of law impacting the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support, including custody/visitation, family law, divorce, and related procedural rules.

Essential Functions:

• Provide legal representation for the Department of Social Services in all aspects of Child Support law and legal proceedings including preparation of documents and pleadings, performing all necessary pretrial phase activities (including interviewing fact witnesses and conducting appropriate discovery) as well as appearing as counsel for the Department in hearings and trials.
• Work with Child Support Case Agents to prepare cases for trial and represent the agency in District Court.
• Adhere to deadlines set by statute, following deadlines to settle child support matters via negotiation and consent, or from the filing of legal pleadings for Court adjudication and disposition.
• Demonstrate proficiency in client relations and public engagement, ensuring superior and efficient legal representation is delivered with professionalism, empathy, and clear communication.

This position operates under a hybrid work model, requiring both remote and on-site work. Employees must be available to report to the designated work location as scheduled or as operational needs require.

About Our Team
The Wake County Child Support Office provides services to parents of minor children by establishing paternity and cash and medical support obligations; enforcing and modifying support orders; and collecting and distributing child support payments. The Child Support Assistant County Attorneys advise the department on child support–related legal matters and represent the county in court proceedings and legal negotiations. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel and interpretations of statutes, rules, regulations, and court decisions; drafting legal documents; researching legal precedents; advising staff on the legal implications of actions; and reviewing county, state, and federal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law
• Three years of experience as a practicing attorney
• North Carolina Bar License
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting the administration of the Child Support program
• Experience advising and representing administrative and quasi-judicial staff engaged in the provision of child support services
• Ability to prepare and try complex civil cases from the pleading stages, discovery phases, mediation phase up to trial
• Experience with motions practice, appellate work and prosecutorial or defense litigation
• Demonstrated experience in general civil practice, with emphasis on family law, child support, and related procedural matters
• Strong proficiency in client relations and public engagement, while having the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and respectfully, always maintaining a commitment to professional ethics
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and court decisions

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form
• Handle adversarial trials and effectively maintain large case loads
• Research and analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments
• Exemplary problem-solving, negotiating and communication skills
• Apply rules, case law, and statutes specific to county services and Child Support law
• Excellent writing skills for the preparation of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Advanced technical and critical thinking skills
• Multi-task and prioritize effectively

About This Position:
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am- 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 102382.000-143336.00

Market Range: 102,382.00 - 184,287.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/20/2025

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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