Social Services Attorney

Job overview

The Social Services Attorney role is an onsite, full-time position in Auburn, NY, with a salary of $76,361–$96,900 per year. The attorney advises Cayuga County’s Department of Social Services. The role provides legal counsel to the department and applies legal knowledge and independent judgment to social welfare matters. Work includes preparing legal actions and child support cases, directing investigations and legal activities related to locating absent parents and establishing or enforcing support, and handling court proceedings and appeals. Admission to the New York State bar is required.

What you'll do

• Advise the Department of Social Services
• prepare legal actions for negotiation and trial
• prepare child support enforcement cases
• direct investigations and legal activities involving absent parents, paternity, and support collections, modifications, and enforcement
• attend court, try paternity cases, and handle appeals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social services attorney

auburn ny

cayuga county

legal counsel

new york state bar

child support enforcement

paternity actions

civil court

county government

full-time opportunity

$76,361–$96,900 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Cayuga County New York is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.