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The starting pay range for this position is $31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.*

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Child Support Services has a full-time vacancy for Child Support Attorney II.

Summary:

As legal counsel to the Bureau of Child Support Services (BCSS) BCSS attorneys work closely with district office and field staff in establishing, modifying, and enforcing domestic and international orders for paternity and child and medical support. BCSS attorneys delve deep into family law ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws, BCSS policies, and the effective administration of the IV-D program. BCSS attorneys appear before every Family Division in the State, as well as represent the Bureau in administrative hearings, before the legislature, and before the Superior Courts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 9 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include 4 years in the active practice of law.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association recognized law school.

Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

Trainee Option: None.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of pertinent trial laws, legal procedures, and methods of legal research.

Ability to prepare legal cases and briefs, and to represent an agency in legal proceedings.

Ability to render effective decisions while maintaining flexibility in a changing environment.

Ability to communicate tactfully and productively with the courts, DHHS staff, administrative agencies, and the public.

Maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities, as determined by the agency's appointing authority.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

DISCLAIMERS: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Initiates, responds to, and assumes full responsibility for all stages of litigation before the Family Division, Probate Courts, and Superior Courts in matters as directed by Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. Represents the State in establishing court orders for paternity, child support, and medical support, including administrative hearings, divorce and family hearings, post-trial hearings, modifications, post-appellate litigation, informal mediation, and formal mediation.

Processes national and international paternity, medical, and child support cases, serving as subject matter expert in Hague Convention and Uniform Interstate Support Act cases. Responds to and researches applicable state, interstate, national, and international law; communicates with foreign child support agencies; facilitates information disclosure between stakeholders; and educates courts on case processing. Drafts and responds to pleadings to register, modify, or enforce international and national orders.

Supervises, educates, and collaborates with BCSS child support officers and field staff to ensure timely processing and enforcement of paternity, child, and medical support orders within IV-D program parameters, BCSS policies, and state law. Participates in drafting policies and procedures, assists in training development, and supports case investigation, drafting proposed orders, responding to subpoenas, and representing officers at hearings.

Ensures compliance with Title IV-D of the

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Health & Human Services

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