Child Support Attorney III/IV jobs in United States
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County of Santa Barbara · 2 weeks ago

Child Support Attorney III/IV

positionCalifornia, United States
timePart-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$129K/yr - $156K/yr
date2+ years exp

The County of Santa Barbara’s Department of Child Support Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Child Support Attorney III/IV to join its dedicated legal team. This role involves overseeing civil litigation aspects of child support cases and advising various stakeholders on legal issues related to child support and parentage.

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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

Active Membership in State BarCivil Litigation ExperienceFamily Law KnowledgeLegal Research SkillsTrial Procedures KnowledgeAnalytical AbilityInterpersonal SkillsCustomer-Focused ApproachCollaboration Skills

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 benefits
Retirement reciprocity
Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

Company

County of Santa Barbara

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County of Santa Barbara is a government administration platform that offers public and government services.
dateFounded in 1850
location
Santa Barbara, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.countyofsb.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lael Wageneck
Public Information Officer
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