Summary of PositionThe Managing Attorney is responsible for representing the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings as directed by Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) policy. This position is responsible for providing litigation services as well as leadership and supervision to the Staff Attorneys and is the 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, trains, and develops staff attorneys 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 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 pleadings contain required elements
- Provides monthly legal case tracking statistical reports to Legal Director and prepares presentations for the State upon request
- Partners with the State, 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
Required EducationA Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the State of Mississippi
Required Experience- Two years legal experience in domestic relations law, public interest law, or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred)
- Two years management experience preferred, but not required
