ATTORNEY I, CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - Noncompetitive
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs beginning-level legal work for the Child Support Services Department pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The work includes determining parentage and modifying and enforcing child support obligations. Positions typically report to a higher-level attorney and handle less difficult legal tasks in child support cases. Attorneys receive varied assignments and are expected to progressively develop skills in caseload management, pleading preparation, legal strategy, and trial advocacy. The position has a one-year probationary period.
Requirements
- Admission to practice law in all courts of the State of California; applicants must provide proof of meeting the California State Bar requirements at the time of filing or within seven calendar days after application submission.
- A valid California Class C driver license or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform job-related essential functions.
Responsibilities
- Handle routine civil paternity and support litigation in Superior Court.
- Handle routine workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance proceedings to assert liens or claims for recovery of support debts.
- Initiate and respond to motions, discovery requests, and other legal actions and proceedings concerning paternity and support.
- Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, local, state, and federal regulations, and other legal authorities when preparing child support cases.
- Make recommendations regarding appeals in routine child support cases.
- Confer with custodial parents, non-custodial parents, witnesses, and other interested parties to negotiate settlements or prepare cases for hearing.
- Represent the department in administrative hearings under Family Code Section 17801.
- Review and analyze financial information from parties and information provided by state, federal, and other agencies.
- Conduct legal research in specific areas of civil and family law, analyze legal issues in pending cases, and report findings and conclusions.
- Prepare judgments, orders, stipulations, and other legal documents needed to establish and enforce paternity and support.
- Provide legal guidance to non-attorney staff on legal issues involving prospective paternity and support actions.
- Assist senior-level attorneys in preparing for and conducting more complex litigation as needed.
Benefits
- Health care options
- Retirement plans
- Flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
