Managing Attorney - Intergovernmental

Under general direction from division administrator, assistant director or other members of management, plans, directs & coordinates the Child Support Enforcement program; provides legal guidance & recommendations to assist in decision making; handles reviews of complaints and complaint investigations; cooperates with other legal and county agencies regarding various legal issues; manages agency child support enforcement attorneys, professional & paraprofessional staff.

Summary of Job Duties:

Plans, organizes & supervises the intergovernmental team; oversees the handling of intergovernmental cases and court actions; prepares intergovernmental court pleadings and appears before the court on intergovernmental matters; assists managers in planning & implementing systems & procedures to facilitate the smooth, efficient & timely functions of the work unit; makes recommendations relative to child support enforcement programs; contributes to special projects related to unit and the overall child support program; contributes to training initiatives; makes recommendations and drafts agency policy; implements changes & provides appropriate remedies to insure program compliance.
 
Prepares & reviews weekly, monthly & quarterly reports; documents, reviews, maintains & analyzes case activity based on individual & unit contribution; ensures uniformity in court pleadings & responses.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

Admission to the Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code; a minimum of four years experience as a practicing attorney including a minimum of two years in the practice of family law and mediation of family law disputes as an attorney or in another capacity.

Driving Requirement:  Must maintain a valid, current United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Training and Development:  Attends training, staff meetings, conferences & continuing legal education (i.e., CLE).