Attorney I - Senior, Child Support

Closing Date: 26th January, 2026

Description:

Typical Duties

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of child support cases.
• Appear in court and before administrative bodies.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including appeals.
• Present oral arguments.
• Research and analyze existing laws and regulations, court decisions, pending legislation, and a variety of other legal material.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Experience:

• Level I: No experience required. Some legal experience demonstrating familiarity with the practice of family law is desirable.
• Level II: One (1) year in public agency criminal law or two years of full time practice of law.
• Level III: Two (2) years in public agency criminal law or three (3) years of full time practice of law.
• Level IV: Three (3) years in public agency criminal law or four (4) years in the full time practice of law.
• Senior - Four (4) years in public agency family law or five (5) years in the full time practice of law

Knowledge of:

• Principles of family, civil, constitutional and administrative law and their application.
• Legal research methods, court procedures, rules of evidence and procedures.
• Laws applicable to operation of Child Support Services Department and related agencies.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Analyze legal principles and precedents and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems.
• Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
• Draft and/or review and recommend revisions as necessary in opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations, and legislation.
• Work cooperatively with individuals and groups.
• Independently present difficult and complex cases in court and before administrative agencies.
• Organize work and establish priorities.

License or Certificate:

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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