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Staff Attorney (Family Law Facilitator Office)

San Diego Superior Court, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $141K/yr

2+ years exp

San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Attorney at the Family Law Facilitator Office. This role involves providing legal information and assistance to self-represented litigants in family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, and domestic violence cases.

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Responsibilities

Providing legal information to self-represented litigants in the area of family law on issues including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity, child and spousal support, health insurance, child custody and visitation, and domestic violence

Assisting in the completion of court forms

Providing child support calculations based upon statutory guidelines

Conducting workshops

Providing referrals to the Department of Child Support Services, Family Court Services, and other community agencies and resources that provide assistance to parents and children

Any other assignments in accordance with Family Code Section 10005

Qualification

Family law principlesCalifornia Bar LicenseFamily law litigationChild support calculationsBilingual in SpanishJudgmentTactCourtesyEffective communicationConfidentialityFast-paced work

Required

Applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in California

Have at least two (2) years of full-time, post-bar litigation experience in the practice of family law in California, to include processing dissolution, paternity, child support, child custody/visitation, and domestic violence cases

Preferred

Bilingual in Spanish

Previous experience working in a family law self-help center

Benefits

Cafeteria-style flexible benefits plan, which offers health, dental and vision coverage.

A group rate life insurance program is available.

Participation in the County Employees Retirement System.

New employees in this job class accrue vacation at an initial rate of 17 days per year; pro-rated if part-time.

Employees in this job class accrue 13 days of sick leave per year; pro-rated if part-time.

San Diego Superior Court currently observes 14 paid holidays per year, plus employee's birthday; pro-rated if part-time.

Deferred compensation (401a, 457b, 457 Roth); tuition reimbursement program; suggestion award program; minimal sick leave usage award; credit union services.