Counsel - Legal, Ops - Maximus
Newark, NJ 07101
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated legal professional to join our team as a Legal Counsel. In this role, you will play a key part in preparing, reviewing, and signing legal filings, representing clients in court, and advising private counsel on complex cases. With a strong focus on compliance and litigation management, you will be the go-to expert for legal guidance and strategy.
If you hold a Juris Doctorate, have 7-10 years of relevant experience, and are an active licensed attorney, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact in our dynamic legal team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and sign legal filings and court documents.
- Attend and represent the client in assigned judicial hearings.
- Communicate and advise private counsel on cases.
- Communicate with project staff regarding legal questions, opinions and interpretations.
- Act as an adviser on legal issues involving compliance.
- Review legal data and advise on appropriate legal action to be taken.
- Coordinate litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel.
Minimum Requirements
PhD or Juris Doctorate required
7-10 years of related experience
Active Law License in good standing in the state of employment.
Additional Minimum Requirements:
- Current admission to the Kansas State BAR.
- 3 years of experience with child support cases.
- Must have a Juris Doctorate degree
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Hourly Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
46.68
Hourly Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
55.00