Staff Attorney

Randolph County, NC

$82K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate required.
  • 1-3 years of family law experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of child support statutes and case law required.
  • Proficient in electronic filing systems and E-Courts.
  • Ability to draft and review legal documents effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as legal advisor to Child Support Services and County Administration.
  • Prepare and maintain legal records and files.
  • Review and approve legal documents for Child Support Services staff.
  • Represent Child Support Services in court hearings.
  • Provide legal guidance and advice to County departments.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Salary: $82,163.16 - $95,164.00 Annually
Location : Asheboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Child Support Services
Opening Date: 07/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

Performs complex professional work serving as legal advisor primarily to Child Support Services and County Administration, other county agencies, overseeing the preparation and maintenance of legal records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Child Support Services Director and the Associate County Attorney.
Minimum Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate and preferably one to three years in family law experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Comments

  • Provide guidance to aid the Child Support Services program meet goals and statutory timeframes.
  • Maintain current knowledge of statutes, case law and policy related to child support.
  • Assist in developing Agency protocols related to Child Support Services.
  • Review, edit, approve and sign legal documents for Child Support Services staff.
  • Review tax documents, interrogatories, subpoenas, motions and other legal documents forwarded by defendants and attorneys as needed by Child Support staff.
  • Provide legal guidance to Child Support Services staff.
  • Represent the Child Support Services staff in child support court.
  • Serve as the liaison with judges and attorneys.
  • Maintain proficiency in Enterprise Justice (E-Courts) and electronic filing systems.
  • Represents the County in court for civil cases.
  • Provides legal guidance and advice to County departments in consultation with the Associate Attorney.
  • Assists the Associate Attorney in preparing deeds, leases and other legal documents that may be required to carry out the business of the County.
  • Assists the Associate Attorney in preparing, drafting, and reviewing contracts or other legal documents for agencies within the County.
  • Works with other attorneys in litigation, settlements and responds to subpoenas issued for county departments or employees.
  • Prepares legal opinions on rules and operations of the County in consultation with the associate attorney.
  • Assists the Associate Attorney in drafting proposed legislation and internal rules and reviews requests for public records.
  • Responds to subpoenas issued for County departments or employees; files appropriate motions to quash.
  • Resolves or responds to complaints and answers inquiries on legal issues from the public.
  • Abides by, enforces and participates in the implementation and ongoing oversight of Randolph County Government safety standards and regulations.

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