JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant Jefferson County Attorney – Child Support Division

STATUS: Full time position

DEPARTMENT: Legal

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists with prosecution of cases daily in Jefferson Family, District and/or Circuit Court (based on practice or assignment), including conducting hearings, trials, and conferencing cases on behalf of the County Attorney.

2. Manages an assigned caseload, which includes pleading review, motion preparation, and case guidance to the caseworkers

3. Meets as needed with victims and other witnesses to successfully prosecute cases

4. Responds timely to motions filed by the defense

5. Follows office guidelines and policies developed by the office

6. Performs all related work as requested by the Assistant Director, Child Support Division Director, First Assistant County Attorney, and the County Attorney

7. Responsible for all aspects of child support case prosecution, in court and out of court, including but not limited to preparation of cases, legal research, motion practice, hearings and appeals.

This job description may be reviewed periodically for modifications based on changes in court practice, statutory changes, or changes to in office procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school

· Admission and member in good standing of Kentucky Bar Association

· Family law experience (preferred)

SEND RESUMES TO:

Jefferson County Attorney’s Office

ATTN: Lauren Ingram

1930 Bishop Lane, Suite 100

Louisville, KY 40218

Salary: $65,132.95 commensurate with legal experience, plus 5% increase after 1 year of service

Funding for this position is in whole or in part from federal, CHFS, or other state funds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,132.95 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Attorney: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar license (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40218: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person