NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Child Support Attorney III/IV
Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an experienced and motivated Child Support Attorney III/IV to join its dedicated legal team at the County of Santa Barbara’s Department of Child Support Services. The role involves overseeing civil litigation aspects of child support cases while providing legal advice and representation to parents and guardians.
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Responsibilities
Advises department staff, custodial and non-custodial parents, and witnesses regarding legal issues involved in prospective civil parentage and/or support actions
Interprets and applies laws; court decisions; local, state, and federal regulations; and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of child support cases
Prepares legal pleadings, including complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, motions, orders, and judgments required for hearings, trials, and varied legal proceedings; drafts and prepares related reports and correspondence; and maintains accurate case records
Litigates a variety of parentage and support cases in civil court trials and at family law and motion hearings
Qualification
Required
Active membership in the State Bar of California
Two years of experience as an attorney in the practice of public or family law or four years as a general practicing attorney
One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Child Support Attorney II with Santa Barbara County
A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required upon hire
Knowledge of civil and criminal codes related to California family law
Knowledge of administrative law procedures
Knowledge of trial and court procedures
Knowledge of legal research methods
Knowledge of rules of evidence
Knowledge of standard legal office practices and procedures
Knowledge of ethical and professional rules of conduct
Knowledge of negotiating techniques
Ability to effectively present and conduct trials
Ability to work independently
Ability to perform legal research
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents in legal problems
Ability to present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and forcefully, both in written and oral format
Ability to negotiate settlements
Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity
Ability to manage an assigned caseload
Ability to operate personal computers and use computer applications used by the department
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Benefits
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Benefit Allowance paid in cash bi-weekly, which can be used by employees to fund health care costs or used for other purposes.
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans.
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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