Child Support Attorney

Open: October 24 2025Close: When FilledJob Title: Child Support AttorneyDepartment: Child Support Reports To: Law Office DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 800 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Performs legal work for the Puyallup Tribe Child Support Duties and ResponsibilitiesReviews child support recommendations and worksheets prepared by the Tribal Child Support case managers. Files documents with the Tribal Court and receives all child support documents from the Tribal the Puyallup Tribe in child support cases before the Puyallup Tribal Court to establish paternity and to establish modify and enforce child support orders. Files contempt of court actions if and files: proposed child support orders prior to hearing; motions with proposed orders; and legal briefs when appropriate or as an internal court docket and tickler for all hearings and filing new case openings and reviews all cases for cooperatively with child support staff to ensure the timely flow of cases keeps meticulous case comments on all actions taken and communicates regularly with child support staff to best serve children and their legal documents for the Tribal Child Support Enforcement program including letters memoranda and contracts. Provides legal review for federal narrative reports intergovernmental agreements and the DSHS 7.01 Plan. Participates in federal site federal state and intertribal child support meetings in coordination with the program director to ensure that the sovereignty of the Puyallup Tribe is protected. Prepares briefing memoranda and testimony for the Puyallup Tribal Council on proposed federal and state child support legislation official issuances agreements forms and procedures templates forms and code amendments for the child support program. Attends child support specific training and maintains Washington State Bar CLE legal advice and legal assistance to the Tribal Child Support Department Director and staff regarding child support program office in the Child Support Department and meets at least weekly with the Law Office Director and/or other Law Office attorneys in person by phone or videoconference. Assists with maintenance of Child Support Legal Desk Book to guide and support other Law Office attorneys who substitute when the Child Support Attorney is on leave or otherwise provide support and backup to meet the legal needs of the Child Support other legal duties relevant to the Tribes Child Support Program as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceLaw degree and one to two years related legal experience required. Intermediate experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows Excel Access etc.)Note: Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g. if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited with six months of experience).Language SkillsEmployee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read analyze and interpret common professional journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management employees and groups of SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions and apply them to practical AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule or CertificatesMust be a Washington State Bar Association Member in good standing. Must not be under disciplinary action. Must be a member of the Puyallup Tribal Court Bar in good standing or become one within one month of hiring. Must have a valid Washington State drivers Skills Abilities and RequirementsMust pass background to be culturally sensitive in a diverse be approved through Tribal Membership to remain calm in difficult situations and with intense to diffuse tense to remain DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being occasional travel using employees own Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. 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