Attorney / Supervisor of Investigations

Ingham County Human Resources • Lansing, MI • 1d ago

Description

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Friend of the Court/Legal, supervises and directs the work activities of investigative and support staff of the Parenting Time and Investigative Units. Ensures timely completion of investigations and facilitative and information gathering conferences. Conducts facilitative and information gathering conferences and investigations involving child custody, parenting time rights, and financial reviews at the pre- and post-judgment levels. Appears in court on Friend of the Court motions, orders to show cause and other actions to represent the FOC. Recommends, establishes, and implements policies and procedures for the investigative unit and related processes.

Essential Functions

Supervises the work activities of investigative and support staff, including participating in employment interviewing and selection, training, assigning work, scheduling staff, reviewing and evaluating performance and dealing with employee relations matters.

Assigns cases to Facilitators/Investigators and ensures proper and timely work product and work flow. Screens incoming calls on Parenting Time helpline for assignment or responds directly. Provides assistance on handling of cases, and responds to questions on substantive and procedural legal issues.

Recommends, establishes and implements policies, procedures and forms for investigations, facilitative and information gathering conferences, parenting time and financial reviews.

Reviews all post judgment petitions filed with the court to determine the proper routing of a case. Reviews referral orders. Attempts resolution of problem cases.

Acts as liaison for parties, private counsel, FOC staff and court personnel with regards to policy and procedural issues, and problems or complaints relating to the functioning of the Investigations and Parenting Time Unit.

Conducts overflow of facilitative and information gathering conferences, parenting time matters and investigations as necessary.

Serves as statutorily mandated mediator for the Friend of the Court.

Researches, analyzes and remains abreast of statutes, court rules and case law related to Friend of the Court. Responds to questions on legal procedures from staff, private attorneys, and other interested parties. Provides legal advice to staff including the interpretation of court orders, pleadings, statues and applicable case law.

Appears in court on Friend of the Court motions, orders to show cause and other actions to represent the FOC. May travel to other courts to appear on Friend of the Court cases. Presents testimony and makes recommendations to the court.

Drafts or prepares legal documents for the modification and enforcement of Court Orders, including stipulations, and petitions for non-traditional enforcement mechanisms sought from the Court including liens, garnishment, and license suspensions.

Presents orientation programs to educate parents regarding FOC operations, services, policies and the needs of children during the crisis of separation. Conducts informational classes for pro se litigants who wish to modify their existing custody, parenting time or support orders.

Maintains unit statistical data for reporting to the State Court Administrator's Office.

Other Functions:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.

During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited, to those in his/her job description.

(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

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