Kern County · 2 days ago
Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expKern County is seeking Child Support Attorneys for its Department of Child Support Services. The role involves providing legal services related to child support cases, requiring candidates to be licensed by the California State Bar and possess varying levels of experience depending on the position level.
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Qualification
Required
Must be licensed by the California State Bar
Must have one year of experience in the practice of law for Level II
Must have two years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law for Level III
Must have three years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law for Level IV
Ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services
Knowledge of the principles of law, trial procedure, and their application, including California Welfare and Institutions Code, Family Code, Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Evidence Code, and Rules of Court
Knowledge of legal research methods
Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Knowledge of basic computer applications
Benefits
$15,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below
Recruitment Bonus: The County will provide all employees hired on or after April 22,2023 in a permanent capacity as a Deputy District Attorney or a Child Support Attorney a $15,000 non-pensionable recruitment bonus.
Company
Kern County
Kern County is a government organization offering district attorney, behavioral Health, public works, and public safety services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron Nance
Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer
Al Bermudez
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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