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Managing Attorney

YoungWilliams, Emporia, KS, United States


Overview
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for representing the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings as directed by state policy. This position is responsible for providing litigation services as well as leadership and supervision to the Staff Attorneys and is office liaison with the court clerks, magistrates, and judges. The Managing Attorney supports the project by providing legal direction to staff and litigation services.

Essential Job Requirements

Supervises Staff Attorney(s) and any assigned legal support staff

Assigns cases to Staff Attorneys and monitors case flow through the legal department by utilizing the CS Legal case management program

Measures productivity and sets goals for legal staff

Advises operations supervisory staff on appropriate legal actions and assists regarding establishment and enforcement strategies

Ensures program policies comply with federal and state regulations

Devises and implements strategies to increase operations and legal productivity

Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity and support order establishment and enforcement

Ensures all legal documents contain required federal and state elements

Provides monthly legal case tracking statistical reports to Project Manager and prepares presentations for the State upon request

Partners with the State, Child Support Enforcement administration, court personnel, Sheriff’s Department and the local legal community to educate and improve relationships

Evaluates performance, identifies training needs, provides feedback, coaches and counsels legal team members

Regular and timely attendance

Other duties as assigned

Summary of Position
The Managing Attorney will be responsible for representing the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings as directed by state policy. This position is responsible for providing litigation services as well as leadership and supervision to the Staff Attorneys and is office liaison with the court clerks, magistrates, and judges. The Managing Attorney supports the project by providing legal direction to staff and litigation services.

Required Education
A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the project is located.

Required Experience

Two years legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred)

Two years management experience preferred, but not required

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