NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Supervising Attorney - Family Law
Santa Rosa CA 95403, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Supervising Attorney for the Family Law Facilitator department. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations for the family law unit at the Legal Self-Help Center, providing assistance to self-represented litigants, and supervising paraprofessional staff, interns, and volunteers.
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Responsibilities
Oversees day-to-day operations for the family law unit at the Legal Self-Help Center
Directly assists self-represented litigants with family law, guardianship and limited conservatorship cases through one-on-one appointments, courtroom services and workshops, in person and via phone and videoconference
Prepares orders after hearing and judgments
Assists with drafting stipulations agreed to by all parties
Provides referrals to the local child support agencies, Family Court Services and other community agencies and resources that provide services for self-represented litigants, with an emphasis on parents and children
Assigns, supervises and reviews the work of paraprofessional staff, interns and volunteers
Trains new staff, interns and volunteers in the processes, procedures, terminology and document preparation necessary for program operations
Assists in developing and providing continuing legal education presentations for existing staff, interns and volunteers
Participates in the development and implementation of new litigant assistance programs and enhances existing programs and services; assists in developing strategies and policies to effectively meet the needs of self-represented litigants and to improve the flow of cases through the court
Develops informational resources and step-by-step instructions for self-represented litigants in a variety of formats, including social media posts and how-to videos
Designs content for and conducts clinics and workshops for self-represented litigants in a variety of family law and probate matters
Helps coordinate volunteer and internship programs providing additional resources for the self-help program; acts as a liaison with schools participating in internship programs
Ensures all federal grant and other funding requirements for litigant support programs are met; participates in the development of grant applications; researches and analyzes best practices of other courts
Assists with and/or conducts research on special projects requested by judicial officers or court management; maintains liaison with staff, judges, management and other departments or agencies
As assigned, reviews, analyzes and implements legislation, statutory mandates, rules of court, and applicable regulations relating to the provision of assistance to self-represented persons
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law with emphasis in family law matters; proficiency in family law support and forms software programs; and a basic understanding of the law and psychological issues related to domestic violence
Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California
A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain proof of liability insurance in accordance with Court policy or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Knowledge of federal and state laws, case law and procedural rules and regulations applicable to area of assigned responsibility, including, but not limited to: Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, California Family Code, California Probate Code, California Code of Civil Procedure, California Evidence Code, California Rules of Court and Sonoma County Local Rules of Court
Knowledge of case flow, hearing and trial procedures applicable to family law, guardianship and limited conservatorship cases, including divorce, legal separation, nullity, parentage, Title IV-D child support, domestic violence restraining orders, stepparent adoptions, guardianships and limited conservatorships
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision applicable to paraprofessional and clerical staff, interns and volunteers
Knowledge of general functions and organization of the judicial system, including areas of litigation and the roles and functions of other legal and law enforcement agencies
Knowledge of principles and practices of case and calendar management
Knowledge of psychological aspects of domestic violence cases
Knowledge of trauma-informed communication skills
Knowledge of program and policy development and implementation
Knowledge of use of Essential Forms software and online document assembly programs, such as Odyssey Guide & File and LawHelp Interactive
Knowledge of use of support calculation programs, including Xspouse and the Department of Child Support Services online guideline calculator
Knowledge of law-related resources and community-based organizations and referral services for litigants with family law, guardianship and limited conservatorship issues
Ability to supervise, train and review the work of others
Ability to exercise judgment to choose among possible options often without clear precedents
Ability to train staff in applying professional principles within the court system
Ability to establish rapport with litigants and effectively assist litigants under stressful circumstances
Ability to identify and utilize support services and community resources
Ability to prepare concise reports and records, develop and conduct independent research projects
Ability to review and synthesize literature, codes, laws, records as related to relevant area of law
Ability to understand and interpret the effect of legislative changes on family law and probate self-help services
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and temperaments
Ability to utilize research methods and statistical analysis techniques
Ability to analyze, interpret and explain legal principles and issues
Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal policy, laws and regulations applicable to the family law and probate self-help program
Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive studies, reports, correspondence and other written materials
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to different audiences and facilitate understanding/agreement
Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively
Ability to operate a computer and use standard business and case management software
Ability to use tact and diplomacy dealing working with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work, including judicial officers and staff, members of the bar, other governmental and community agencies, and program customers
Preferred
Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish
Experience providing legal services to underserved communities
Experience in family law litigation
Experience with guardianships and/or limited conservatorships
Experience in a supervisory or lead capacity
Benefits
Retirement Plan: Tax deferred contributory system under the County Retirement Act of 1937. This is a defined benefit plan fully integrated with Social Security. Employee may elect to make additional contributions into a separate 457 Deferred Compensation Account up to the IRS annual maximum.
Employees and their dependents are eligible for dental, vision, and the choice of three health plans. The Court's contribution is currently 92% of the premium for the health plan selected.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance.
Term Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance - $50,000.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fourteen (14) paid fixed holidays per year, plus twenty-four (24) miscellaneous floating hours
Up to fifteen (15) days vacation earned per year
Up to twelve (12) days sick leave earned per year
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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