Child Advocate Attorney

Nature of Work

Under administrative direction, this position represents children, unless otherwise provided, in matters involving paternity establishment, child support order establishment and enforcement, spousal support enforcement, and related legal proceedings. Responsibilities also include handling Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) cases; providing public informational materials; initiating collection actions; and ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes, regulations, Child Advocate Office policy, and audit requirements.

The Child Advocate Attorney is responsible for :

• Applying federal and state mandates, codes, and policies to ensure equitable service provision to all Child Advocate Office applicants.
• Coordinating all duties performed by administrative support staff.
• Maintaining regional statistical records required for federal and state IV-D program reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with federal audit requirements through adherence to performance standards.
• Supervising and assuming full responsibility for the work and personnel of the regional office.
• Implementing a cost-effective, state-administered regional Child Advocate Office.
• Promoting operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Publicizing program services and representing the Child Advocate Office in assigned communities.

This position may be temporarily reassigned between geographical regions. Performs related work as required.

Examples of Work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Training : Admission to practice law in the State of West Virginia.

Experience : Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an attorney.

Substitution : Full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional employment with the Child Advocate Office, (including experience as a Child Advocate Office Legal Assistant) or with a child support agency for another state may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Availability of a car for continuous use is a specific requirement of employment.