Child Support Attorney II

Position Information The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services seeks dedicated, and passionate attorney to join their team! Starting Salary up to $80.
09/hourly ($167,157), and a competitive total compensation package!* We are currently recruiting to fill a Child Support Attorney at either the I or II level.
If you are interested in being considered at both levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, recruitments being conducted for those levels.
What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.
You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,702 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Join Our Team Child Support Services Department is a team of 65 employees whose mission is to ensure that children receive the services regarding parentage and financial support to which they are legally entitled.
Our Child Support Attorneys are the foundation of our program; because cases are built on the legal documentation and court decisions.
We have a passion, curiosity, and understanding of not only the law, but also the individuality of each case and the importance of what is in the best interest of the family.
Flexibility is required for this position because as new laws, regulations and case law change the course of a case and effect the amount of time needed to keep current on workload.
As the County's newest Child Support Attorney, you will review and prepare all legal documentation (motion, briefs, responses, liens and various other pleadings).
Additionally, you will review, research, prepare and present the department in court hearings and trials, and: Train, communicate and advise child support laws and regulations to staff, court, private counsel and other agencies Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and briefs Consult with and seek advice and guidance from colleagues Research and interpret new laws and regulations Present and participate in professional organizations, committees, and conferences You may train and advise case management and/or legal support staff What You Bring As the ideal candidate, you will be a confident presenter and speak for court appearances, presentations and meetings.
You will hold a high level of communication skills relative to dealing with difficult or stressful situations, and have: The ability to create liaison's relationships with other agencies, and stakeholders Exceptional research and writing skills Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work creatively and problem solve High-functioning ability to adapt and use specialized computer and database systems A great sense of humor This Child Support Attorney II employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list.
Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future vacancies should consider applying to this recruitment.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range.
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be a current member of the California State Bar and possess the knowledge and abilities listed.
Normally, this requires: Education: Possession of a J.
D.
from an accredited law school.
Experience: One year of experience as an attorney preferably in a practice related to family law.
Professional License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The level of knowledge related to the litigation of child support cases is expected to increase with each level of this series.
Working knowledge of: the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Department of Child Support Services; principles and practices of civil and administrative law; civil and criminal codes related to California family law, probate, bankruptcy, and debtor/creditor law; the social and economic problems affecting public child support services; trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence; legal research methods and techniques; judicial procedures; report writing; and basic statistics.
Ability to: understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing child support service programs and operations; prepare, present and conduct cases of law in court; present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; analyze problems and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; secure cooperation and teamwork among professionals and support staff.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application.
Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying.
If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonomato review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria.
Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications.
Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
This selection procedure will consist of the following examinations: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position.
Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination.
Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment.
Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.
Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.
Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc.
, may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position.
If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.
yourpath2sonomacounty.
org.
Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail.
All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement.
Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging.
We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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