Description
ATHENS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
Athens County Department of Job and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer, that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Department/Office: Child Support Enforcement Agency
Employment Status: Full-Time
Title of Immediate Supervisor: CSEA Administrator
FLSA Status/Pay: Exempt
Pay Range: $67,704
Normal Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F
Hours may vary due to needs of the agency outside the normal working hours.
EEO Status: 02
Civil Service Status: NBU
Division: Athens County
POSITION OVERVIEW: This position will prepare legal documents in relationship to child support cases. The candidate will provide legal advice to agency employees as it pertains to ACDJFS. Attend regular staff meetings, conferences, and other training related to child support. The individual demonstrates the ability to manage diverse tasks, complex problem solving, and is highly detailed.
*This position requires dedication, adaptability, maintaining the highest customer service standards, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties listed in order of importance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB
95%
Under the direction of the CSEA Administrator, the candidate will independently prepare various legal documents to include but not limited to legal briefs, pleadings and memorandums, initial child support orders, modifications interstate and paternity cases. Conducts case inquiries and updates in SETS. Participates in and conducts litigation proceedings and/or administrative hearings involving agency matters. Provides legal advice, consultation, and research to agency employees on a wide variety of legal matters/issues. Attends regular staff meetings, conferences and other trainings related to child support.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5%
Other duties as assigned. May be required to perform duties under supervision of the Athens County Red Cross during an emergency in accordance with the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Disaster Preparedness Plan and the Athens County Emergency Operations Plan.
Requirements
WORKER CHARACTERISTICS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERSITICS: (*indicates may be developed after employment)
13a, b*, 14, 16, 23 (Domestic Relations, Public Assistance, Civil Practice), 25b, 30k, l, m, q, 31e, 32o, x; 33e; 34c, f, i
Knowledge of: Office practices & procedures, agency policies & procedures*; government structure & process, law.
Skills: Word processing; understand practical field of study, define problems, collect data establish facts & draw valid conclusions, interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals.
Ability to: Calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; originate routine business letters reflecting standard procedures, develop complex reports & position papers; gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects, handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public, resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Revised Code.
Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.
Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio
One year experience with Microsoft office or equivalent educational training.
Ability to travel independently.
Having held this position within the past 3 years meets the minimum qualifications.