DCSS Managing Attorney

Ventura County•Camarillo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction of the Director of Child Support Services, the DCSS Managing Attorney, plans, organizes and supervises the legal activities of the Department of Child Support Services; performs a variety of complex civil litigation activities involving paternity and child support issues; and performs related duties as required to achieve a diverse and inclusive culture. The successful candidate will have progressively responsible management or administrative experience in child support law and personnel management in a private or public legal office. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience as an attorney for a Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) regulated by Title IV-D program and will have successful background check clearance under the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ).

Requirements

Must be licensed by the California State Bar Association
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California driver license
Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment
Progressively responsible experience in child support law and personnel management that would normally be obtained by a minimum of five (5) years of administrative or management experience related to child support law and personnel management in a private or public legal office

Nice To Haves

Experience within a LCSA DCSS operations regulated by Title IV-D program

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and supervises the legal activities of the Department of Child Support Services
Performs a variety of complex civil litigation activities involving paternity and child support issues
Achieves a diverse and inclusive culture
Presents civil court cases related to California Family Law and Child Support
Manages staff including supervising, interviewing, training, evaluating performance and disciplining
Conducts legal research to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to complex legal problems

Benefits

Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
Bilingual Incentive - Eligibility based upon operational needs and certification skill
Executive Annual Leave - 248 hours per year, 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service.
Credit for prior public service may be considered.
Annual Leave Redemption - Redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year accrued in the same year after using 80 hours within the prior 12 months.
Deferred Compensation - Participation in 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Annually in the third pay period of each year, employees eligible under Sec.1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation as a contribution towards their 401(k) account.
Health Insurance Plans - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
A flexible credit allowance of up to$26,626.86 annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security.
If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
Holidays - 13 paid days per year including one annual floating holiday.
Additional Benefits - County-paid membership in professional organizations related to position, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness Program.