Description:

Remote Work Availability
This position allows for limited remote work opportunities. Some exceptions to remote work apply and may include court appearances and necessary in-office work.

The Fresno County Department of Child Support Services is offering an exceptional career opportunity for individuals interested in the position of Child Support Attorney I/II/III.

Child Support Attorneys perform professional legal services in the preparation and litigation of a variety of child support matters; and perform related work as required. Incumbents assigned to the Child Support Attorney II/III levels are expected to handle a more complex caseload and exercise greater independence.

As a condition of employment, candidate's child support case, education, and employment histories, along with any criminal records will be reviewed. A live scan fingerprint check will also be required.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties
Please click the links below to review the Samples of Duties for each level:
  • Child Support Attorney I
  • Child Support Attorney II
  • Child Support Attorney III

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Please click the links below to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each level:
  • Child Support Attorney I
  • Child Support Attorney II
  • Child Support Attorney III

Minimum Qualifications:
Child Support Attorney I:
License: Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.

Child Support Attorney II:
License: Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.

Experience: One (1) year as a practicing attorney-at-law. The experience must be acceptable to the Director of Child Support Services.

Child Support Attorney III:
License: Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.

Experience: Two (2) years as a practicing attorney-at-law. The experience must be acceptable to the Director of Child Support Services.

In addition to the above, the following is also required:
Note: Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.