Attorney

Essential Functions:

Serve as Staff Attorney: Provide legal services for the Child Support Enforcement Agency which include but are not limited to the following: conduct legal research and render legal opinions; review support cases and determine appropriate action; prepare complaints, petitions, motions, affidavits, pleadings, briefs, judgment entries and other legal documents when required; and represent Butler County CSEA in judicial proceedings.

Conduct administrative/quasi-judicial hearings regarding the establishment of paternity and child support obligations, administrative mistake of fact, and administrative review and adjustment of support orders in accordance with applicable state statutes and policies; and prepare necessary administrative recommendations and related documents.

Answer inquiries from agency staff, the public, and consumers as permitted by state and federal law. Maintain statistics and prepare necessary reports when required; develop and administer special programs and projects; regularly reviews CSEA procedures and practices as well as the Child Support Program Manual developed by the OCS (Office of Child Support), and other applicable state and federal statutes and regulations related to, but not limited to, assigned duties; ensure that all new clearances sent by the OCS are reviewed and commented on in a timely manner; and consistently update the Butler County CSEA Policy and Procedure Manual to reflect new procedures and policies due to a change of state and federal laws.

Attend and participates in all mandatory meetings, training sessions, or classes.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Ohio; One year practicing law and one year relevant work experience in juvenile/domestic relations matters or the child support program preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,438.40 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person