CSS Attorney III - Pee Dee Region

Job Responsibilities

The Child Support Services County Attorney III is responsible for:

• The preparation of Child Support Cases for Family Court;
• Performance of activities in Court;
• The follow-up on these cases, including parent locate and processing of interstate cases;
• Providing general child support services to clients as required or needed;
• Representing out-of-state petitioners in reciprocal support suits and monitoring outgoing UIFSA cases;
• Negotiating complex settlement of Child Support cases with opposing counsel;
• Preparing and monitoring pleadings and preparation of cases for judicial hearings;
• Responsible for trial of cases and appearance at Court or other judicial hearings;
• Assisting in coordinating at county level interrelationship between CSSD and Family Court personnel;
• Handling appeals resulting from child support cases;
• Ensuring positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public, and co-workers as an integral requirement;
• Ensuring proper use, access, and safeguarding of systems, equipment, and data;
• Aiding in training new attorneys and case managers.

Requirements

Necessary Special Requirement: Must be a member of the SC BAR.

Experience As a DSS Attorney Preferred.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A Juris Doctor Degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• The employee must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) and write legibly.
• May be required to work after hours and/or some overnight travel and must be able to lift approximately 15-20 lbs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children;
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year;
• 15 days sick leave per year;
• 13 paid holidays;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.