Child Support Attorney I/Ii/Iii

MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN!

Are you looking for a rewarding career that gives back to the community?TheDepartment of Child Support Services (DCSS)is recruiting for Child Support Attorneys.Each year our Child Support Professionals work with thousands of parents in San Bernardino County to help the children in our community receive the monetary support needed to thrive and prosper. Our mission is to partner with parents and the community in delivering reliable child support services, and each day presents a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children.

In our organization, we have a strong commitment to excellence and value integrity, innovation, transparency, and an environment of trust and respect. The leadership is committed to a strengths-based approach to employee development by focusing on leveraging natural talents and abilities.

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS:

Child Support Attorney Iis an entry level class in the Child Support Attorney Series, offering an exciting learning opportunity for a challenging career in family law and civil litigation. Attorneys in this class receive mentoring and guidance from higher level attorneys in the performance of their duties. As experience is gained, Attorneys I will receive more responsible and complex assignments with less supervision.

Child Support Attorney II is the second trainee level class in the Child Support Attorney Series, offering an exciting opportunity for a challenging career in family law and civil litigation. Attorneys in this class are assigned cases requiring specific legal experience and demonstrated ability to effectively perform a range of legal work in the field of child support and related areas including establishing and enforcing child support obligations.

Child Support Attorney III incumbents are assigned difficult cases, which require the use of independent judgment and demonstrated ability to effectively perform the complete range of legal work in the field of child support with minimum supervision. Incumbents are expected to assist lower-level attorneys in preparation and presentation of cases.

Salary Ranges for Each Level

Child Support Attorney I

60

$91,395.20 - $100,880.00 Annually

Child Support Attorney II

71

$105,934.40 - 116,937.60 Annually

Child Support Attorney III

77

$122,782.40 - $135,512.00 Annually

Initial Appointment

Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for levels I/II/III within the Child Support Attorney Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at either level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates will advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the MOU (see Page 58 & 59).

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EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Positions may be assigned to any of the following branch locations: Loma Linda, Ontario, or Victorville.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:Applicants must pass a background investigation, including DOJ/FBI clearance, credit check, physical examination and drug test prior to appointment.

Work Assignment: Applicants must be willing to accept assignment, as needed, to any of the branch offices, which are located in Loma Linda, Ontario, and Victorville. Newly hired Child Support Attorneys I/II/III will be assigned to a branch office as business needs dictate; however, geographic preference will be taken into consideration whenever possible.

Travel:Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may occasionally be required to make provisions for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained by the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

State Bar of California Membership: Applicants must possess and maintain active membership in the State Bar of California Association throughout County employment.

Promotion: Incumbents in the Child Support Attorney I ($91,395.20 - $100,880.00 Annually) class are eligible for promotion to Child Support Attorney II ($105,934.40 - $116,937.60 Annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements for the class and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Based upon successful work performance, incumbents hired at the Attorney I level must be promoted to Child Support Attorney II upon completion of 1,040 service hours or be terminated.

Incumbents in the Child Support Attorney II ($105,934.40 - $116,937.60 Annually) class are eligible for promotion to Child Support Attorney III ($122,782.40 - $135,512.00 Annually)upon meeting the minimum requirements for the class and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Based upon successful work performance, incumbents promoted to or hired at the Child Support Attorney II level must be promoted to Child Support Attorney III upon completion of 2,080 service hours as a Child Support Attorney II or be terminated.

Incumbents in the Child Support Attorney III ($122,782.40 - $135,512.00 Annually)class are eligible for promotion to Child Support Attorney IV ($145,683.20 - $195,665.60 Annually)upon meeting the minimum requirements for the class and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Based upon successful work performance, incumbents promoted to or hired at the Child Support Attorney III level must be promoted to Child Support Attorney IV upon completion of 2,080 service hours as a Child Support Attorney III or be terminated.

For more detailed information regarding promotional opportunities, refer to the Attorney MOU.

Minimum Requirements

State Bar of California Membership:Candidates for all levels of the series must possess and maintain active membership in the State Bar of California Association.Candidates must clearly indicate their State Bar of California license number, admittance/expiration date, and membership status on the Supplemental Questionnaire, or the application may be disqualified.

Applicants must also meet one of the following experience requirements:Child Support Attorney I:No experience required.Child Support Attorney II:

1,040 service hours ofChild Support enforcement litigation experienceORtwenty-four (24) months of family law experience as a practicing attorney.

Child Support Attorney III:

3,120 service hours of Child Support enforcement litigation experienceORthirty-six (36) months of family law experience as a practicing attorney.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer serviceand interpersonal skills that will promote a positive work environment, as well as beneficial interactions with parents, families, and the community in which they serve. The ideal candidate will also have effective oral communication and/or public speaking skills.