State of New Hampshire · 1 day ago
CHILD SUPPORT ATTORNEY II
New Hampshire, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$31.33/hr - $42.60/hr
4+ years expThe State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Child Support Services is seeking a Child Support Attorney II. This role involves providing legal counsel in establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Association
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 Social Security Act by staying informed of IV-D directives, explaining IV-D requirements to stakeholders, developing collaborative relationships with courts, investigating and evaluating cases, and reviewing non-state and private-party cases for IV-D compliance
Develops and implements departmental programs in collaboration with BCSS administration to meet IV-D program goals, providing legal guidance across units such as Review and Modification, Inmate Program, Central Registry, Interstate, and Policy Units. Participates in work groups to review policies, adopt new practices, and implement updates
Assumes full responsibility for all stages of litigation before the Administrative Appellate Unit (AAU), including drafting pleadings, organizing hearings, preparing staff, conducting discovery, and reviewing cases for compliance with policies, laws, and regulations
Monitors pending New Hampshire Supreme Court cases, reviews appellate pleadings' impact on BCSS policies, communicates with the Attorney General, and provides guidance to staff regarding enforcement of orders pending appeal. Educates BCSS staff on the implications of Supreme Court orders
Responds to and processes requests for 91-A Right to Know information and other case information, evaluating requests against IV-D requirements and confidentiality statutes. Prepares redacted documents, monitors confidential disclosures, and educates courts and stakeholders on confidentiality restrictions. Communicates with the Ombudsmen and Governor’s Office concerning public or stakeholder concerns within the IV-D framework
Participates in legislative review and development related to family law matters, including child support calculation and enforcement, guidelines, duration, paternity, medical support obligations, and modifications. Drafts, reviews, and monitors legislation, educates staff on legislative impacts, and attends relevant hearings
Qualification
Required
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
Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Company
State of New Hampshire
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Timothy Whitman
Chief Operating Officer NHH
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