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County of Riverside · 1 day ago

Deputy Child Support Attorney I

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The County of Riverside's Department of Child Support Services is seeking a qualified Deputy Child Support Attorney I to join the team in Riverside. The role involves appearing in court on child support matters, conducting interviews, providing guidance on legal issues, and collaborating with colleagues to advance the department's mission.

GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial

No H1B

Responsibilities

Investigate, research and prepare child support cases for civil litigation and enforcement; handle appeals of routine child support civil cases; prepare trial briefs and check questions of law; present opening statements, interrogate and cross examine witnesses; argue points of law, and make final arguments or summations

Present and litigate child support cases in the Superior and Municipal Courts; conduct interviews to obtain or give information; interview and advise law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of routine child support establishment complaints and enforcement actions; advise and train non-attorney child support staff on matters of law, policy and procedure

Negotiate with attorneys and litigants regarding the disposition of civil actions or modification of charges in specific cases; conduct legal research in specific areas of civil and family law; analyze legal issues in pending cases

Prepare correspondence and reports; review progress and development of cases with supervisory deputies; process child support complaints and claims for the County of Riverside Department of Child Support Services

Qualification

Child support lawLegal researchCourt proceedingsFamily lawMediationConflict resolutionBilingual in SpanishCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Possession of a valid California Driver's License

Must be able to pass an extensive background check

Knowledge of legal principles and their application

Knowledge of rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings

Knowledge of the laws of the State of California

Ability to analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices

Ability to present arguments and statements of fact and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form

Ability to perform legal research

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Preferred

Bilingual in Spanish

Experience in child support, mediation or conflict resolution, social services, family law, bankruptcy, worker's compensation, and enforcement of judgments