A 5% salary incentive is available for certification through the CA Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist or Domestic Law Specialist.
The Department of Child Support Services currently has an opening for the position of Child Support Attorney. The current vacancy may be filled at any level dependent upon candidate experience. Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled; we encourage you to apply now as this recruitment may close at any time.
The Child Support Attorney is responsible for providing professional legal services in the preparation and litigation of a variety of child support matters. Typical duties include: establishing paternity, child support and medical support orders; ensuring enforcement of such orders; advising department staff, custodial and non-custodial parents, and witnesses regarding legal issues involved in preparation of child support cases; preparing legal pleadings and judgments required for hearings, trials and legal proceedings; and preparing related reports and correspondence as needed.
Please note: The Child Support Attorney classification series is defined as unclassified and is exempt from civil service status.
The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge of:
· Civil and criminal codes related to California family law.
· Administrative law procedures.
· Legal research methods.
· Rules of evidence.
· Ethical and professional rules of conduct.
Skills/Abilities to:
· Analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to complex legal problems.
· Present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically and assertively, both in written and oral format.
· Maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
· Effectively present and conduct trials.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
· Operate and use personal computer applications used by the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar (member
(all levels) number must be clearly identified on the employment application).
Experience
Level I: None.
Level II: One year as a practicing attorney-at-law.
Level III: Two years as a practicing attorney-at-law.
Level IV: Three years as a practicing attorney-at-law, including at least one year of experience as an attorney practicing in California.
Note: Experience must be acceptable to the Director of Child Support Services.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
· Health insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
· Competitive retirement plan
· Eleven (11) paid holidays
· Disability and Life insurance
· Paid “time off” (Leave plan)
· Employee Assistance Program
Optional Benefits Include:
· Deferred Compensation Plan (County sponsored tax shelter savings plan)
· Flexible Spending Plans-tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses)
· Fresno County Federal Credit Union - All County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the Director of Child Support Services for further consideration.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Fresno County application (include Bar number on application).
2. Current Comprehensive Resume.
Submit a Fresno County employment application and a current comprehensive resume to Fresno County Personnel Services. Materials may be submitted by mail, in person, or online via our Website. Postmarks will not be accepted. Resumes not accepted in lieu of application materials.
Please note: Apply immediately; this recruitment may close at any time. All required application materials must be received by mail, in person, or online. E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Online: www.jobaps.com/fresno
Open Job Information Flyer and follow the "to apply online" instructions.
By mail or in person: Fresno County Personnel Services
Fresno County Plaza – 14th Floor
2220 Tulare St.
Fresno, CA 93721
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
Please be advised that it is the applicant’s responsibility to notify Personnel Services of any mailing address and/or telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Personnel Services are not forwarded (“Return Service” is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).
You may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to www.jobaps.com/fresno and clicking on the “Closed Jobs Status Board” link.
Should you feel you need special accommodations for this examination due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Services at (559) 488-3364 at least 5 days prior to your examination.
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