Legal Director at YoungWilliams PC

, , Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation Services, Leadership, Supervision, Legal Direction, Case Management, Productivity Measurement, Legal Compliance, Strategy Implementation, Legal Representation, Document Preparation, Performance Evaluation, Training Needs Assessment, Coaching, Counseling, Collaboration, Reporting

Industry

Government Administration

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION The Legal Director is responsible for providing litigation services as well as leadership and supervision to the Project’s Attorneys. This position is responsible for representing the State in all judicial and administrative proceedings as directed by State policy and is the office liaison with the court clerks, magistrates and judges. The Legal Director supports the project by providing legal direction for staff and litigation services. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS * Supervises Staff Attorneys and any assigned legal support staff * Assigns cases to Staff Attorneys and monitors case flow through the legal department by utilizing the Child Support Legal case management program * Measures productivity and sets goals for legal staff * Advises operations supervisory staff on appropriate legal actions and assists regarding establishment and enforcement strategies * Ensures program policies comply with federal and state regulations * Devises and implements strategies to increase operations and legal productivity * Ensures proper legal representation in all child support matters related to paternity, support order establishment, and enforcement * Ensures all legal documents contain required federal and state elements * Provides monthly legal case tracking statistical reports to Project Manager and prepares presentations for the State upon request * Partners with the State, Child Support Enforcement administration, court personnel, Sheriff’s Department and the local legal community to educate and improve relationships * Evaluates performance, identifies training needs, provides feedback, coaches and counsels legal team members * Regular and timely attendance * Other duties as assigned REQUIRED EDUCATION A Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state of Nebraska REQUIRED EXPERIENCE * Two years of legal experience in domestic relations law or as a prosecutor is desired (child support enforcement preferred) * Two years management experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

The Legal Director supervises Staff Attorneys and oversees litigation services for the State. This role involves ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing legal direction to improve operations.