Child Support Attorney I/II/III

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-19787/19788/19789-01
Department: Child Support Services
Opening Date: 06/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
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 I is 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).
To learn more about the Department of Child Support Services click HERE
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
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of California:
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 of Child Support enforcement litigation experience OR twenty-four (24) months of family law experience as a practicing attorney.
Child Support Attorney III:
3,120 service hours of Child Support enforcement litigation experience OR thirty-six (36) months of family law experience as a practicing attorney.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and 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.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the filing deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.If you require technical assistance , please clickHERE to review the Government Jobsonline application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. ClickHERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Attorney Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Do not refer to a resume.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Level(s): Specify the level(s) for which you wish to be considered. Check all that apply.

• Child Support Attorney I
• Child Support Attorney II
• Child Support Attorney III

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State Bar of California Membership Status: Do you currently hold a membership to the State Bar of California?

• Yes
• No

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State Bar of California License Number : Failure to provide your State Bar of California License Number may result in disqualification of your application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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State Bar of California Admittance/Expiration Date: Failure to provide your State Bar of California Admittance/Expiration Date may result in disqualification of your application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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State Bar of California Membership Status: If you hold a membership to the State Bar of California, please indicate your membership status below.

• Active
• Inactive
• Inactive/Good Standing
• CA Bar/Results/License Pending
• None of the above
• I do not hold a membership to the State Bar of California.

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Qualifying Experience: Indicate the option to which you meet the minimum experience requirements.

• Child Support Attorney I: No experience.
• Child Support Attorney II: 1,040 service hours of Child Support enforcement litigation experience.
• Child Support Attorney II: Twenty-four (24) months of family law experience as a practicing attorney.
• Child Support Attorney III: 3,120 service hours of Child Support enforcement litigation experience.
• Child Support Attorney III: Thirty-six (36) months of family law experience as a practicing attorney.
• None of the above.

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Legal Training: Briefly describe any legal related trainings, seminars, or special courses you have completed that will enhance your skills as a Child Support Attorney. Include in your response the name of the employer(s) and dates of employment where training was completed.
If you have not completed this type of training, seminar, or course, indicate "N/A."
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Child Support Training: Briefly describe any child support trainings, seminars, or special courses you have completed that will enhance your skills as a Child Support Attorney. Include in your response the name of the employer(s) and dates of employment where training was completed. If you have not completed this type of training, seminar, or course, indicate "N/A."
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Litigation Experience: Briefly describe the various types of cases you have personally litigated. Specify the extent of your participation, both in terms of brief preparation and oral argument.
If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Child Support Litigation and Family Law Experience: Briefly describe your experience with Child Support enforcement litigation and/or family law, with particular emphasis on law and motion practice. Indicate your employer, job title, and employment dates where experience was gained.Ensure experience is also clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Child Support Litigation and Family Law Experience: Briefly describe the most difficult or complex child support or family law cases you have handled.Ensure experience is also clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Purpose: Briefly discuss why you want to be a Child Support Attorney.
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Legal Documents: Attach or briefly describe a legal document you have personally drafted.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Customer Service: Briefly describe your professional (e.g., paralegal/law clerk, office manager, etc.) and/or non-professional (e.g., clerical, food service, retail sales, grocery cashier/clerk, greeter, etc.) work experience interacting with the public while providing a service. Provide a brief description of the organization(s), your role, and specific examples of how you explained and/or promoted the service of your organization.Example: Associate for retail sales organization, Target Corporation: Worked as a front-end cashier and runner to assist customers with purchases, locating merchandise, and answering questions when customers needed assistance. Provided excellent customer service in accordance with Target policies and procedures. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Geographic Availability: In the following three questions indicate where you are willing to accept a job. It is to your advantage to make a minimum of two choices. Job offers will be made in the order of your preference and current business needs. It is your responsibility to keep Human Resources informed of any changes to your address, phone number, and availability status. NOTES: 1) Please ensure that your choices match your agency wide responses for geographic location availability. 2) Refusing a job offer for the geographic locations indicated below will result in removal from the eligible list and consideration for future vacancies while the list remains active.

• I understand the above statement.

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Location: Candidates must be available to work ALL LOCATIONS (Loma Linda, Ontario, and Victorville). NOTE: If you do not indicate availability for all locations, your application will be disqualified.

• Yes, I am available to work all locations (Loma Linda, Ontario, and Victorville).
• No, I am not available to work all locations.

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Geographic Availability: My first choice is:

• Loma Linda
• Ontario
• Victorville

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Geographic Availability: My second choice is:

• Loma Linda
• Ontario
• Victorville
• None

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Geographic Availability: My third choice is:

• Loma Linda
• Ontario
• Victorville
• None

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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