Child Support Attorney II/III/IV: Location - Bishop, CA

This position is located in Bishop, CA.

Child Support Attorney II
Performs a variety of professional legal work in child support civil and criminal cases; provides legal advice and assistance in child support issues to Department and law enforcement staff; advises clients and the public on legal procedures regarding child support; may be the attorney of record in all legal actions and proceedings filed on behalf of the Department with the courts and administrative law agencies; and performs related work as required.

Working under general supervision, Child Support Attorney II is the journey level in the Child Support Attorney series. Employees at this level require specific child support legal experience and less supervision and review to complete assignments.  Positions may be permanently allocated to level II due to the nature of the work.  Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level of Child Support Attorney I, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.

Child Support Attorney III
Performs a variety of professional legal work in child support civil and criminal cases; provides legal advice and assistance in child support issues to Department and law enforcement staff; advises clients and the public on legal procedures regarding child support; may be the attorney of record in all legal actions and proceedings filed on behalf of the Department with the courts and administrative law agencies; and performs related work as required.

Working under general direction, Child Support Attorney III is the advanced journey level in the Child Support Attorney series.  Employees at this level are expected to perform assignments that cover the entire range of child support litigation and advice activities, and may provide lead supervision over other attorneys, and may assist in training less experienced attorneys. Positions may be permanently allocated to level III due to the nature of the work. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level of Child Support Attorney II, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.

Child Support Attorney IV
Performs a variety of professional legal work in child support civil and criminal cases; provides legal advice and assistance in child support issues to Department and law enforcement staff; advises clients and the public on legal procedures regarding child support; may be the attorney of record in all legal actions and proceedings filed on behalf of the Department with the courts and administrative law agencies; and performs related work as required.

Working under general direction, Child Support Attorney IV is the highest, non-supervisory level in the Child Support Attorney series.  Employees at this level are subject matter experts who are regularly assigned the most complex child law and child support cases for litigation.  Incumbents also perform legal research on complex child law and child support issues, advise on establishing departmental procedures for prosecuting such cases, and perform as lead attorneys on cases requiring more than one attorney. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level of Child Support Attorney III, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.

Child Support Attorney IV differs from Supervising Child Support Attorney, in that the primary duty of the latter is supervision and direction of a unit of Child Support Attorneys.Child Support Attorney II

• Investigates, researches, and prepares child support cases for litigation or prosecution.
• Interviews and advises complainants, law enforcement personnel, and the public in regard to prosecuting child support cases.
• Litigates or prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Negotiates with attorneys regarding the disposition of civil matters and/or modification of charges in specific cases.
• Assists other attorneys in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• Advises Department staff on questions of law and procedure in particular cases.
• Prepares briefs and opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the department.
• Assists in preparing filings and prosecuting cases before Appellate Courts.
• May give presentations to law enforcement agencies and public groups on child support legal issues and processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• California civil and criminal codes related to child law.
• Principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law.
• Trial and courtroom procedures and practices.
• Administrative law procedures.
• Legal research methods.
• Rules of evidence.
• Standard legal office practices and procedures.
• Negotiating techniques relative to child law, criminal law, and child support issues.
• Ethical and professional standards of conduct.

• Research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to child law and child support issues.
• Prepare and present statements of law and fact.
• Argue clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form on child law and child support issues.
• Prepare and present cases in Municipal and Superior courts.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Manage an assigned caseload and perform quality legal work under pressure of deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
• Understand and accept differences in human behavior, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records, reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Child Support Attorney III

• Investigates, researches, and prepares child support cases for litigation or prosecution.
• Interviews and advises complainants, law enforcement personnel, and the public in regard to prosecuting child support cases.
• Litigates or prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Negotiates with attorneys regarding the disposition of civil matters and/or modification of charges in specific cases.
• Assists other attorneys in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• Advises Department staff on questions of law and procedure in particular cases.
• Prepares briefs and opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the department.
• Assists in preparing filings and prosecuting cases before Appellate Courts.
• May give presentations to law enforcement agencies and public groups on child support legal issues and processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• May exercise lead supervision over other attorneys in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• May assist in training less experienced attorneys.

• California civil and criminal codes related to child law.
• Principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law.
• Trial and courtroom procedures and practices.
• Administrative law procedures.
• Legal research methods.
• Rules of evidence.
• Standard legal office practices and procedures.
• Negotiating techniques relative to child law, criminal law, and child support issues.
• Ethical and professional standards of conduct.

• Research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to child law and child support issues.
• Prepare and present statements of law and fact.
• Argue clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form on child law and child support issues.
• Prepare and present cases in Municipal and Superior courts.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Manage an assigned caseload and perform quality legal work under pressure of deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
• Understand and accept differences in human behavior, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records, reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Train and mentor less experienced attorneys.

Child Support Attorney IV

• Investigates, researches, and prepares child support cases for litigation or prosecution.
• Interviews and advises complainants, law enforcement personnel, and the public in regard to prosecuting child support cases.
• Litigates or prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Negotiates with attorneys regarding the disposition of civil matters and/or modification of charges in specific cases.
• Assists other attorneys in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• Advises Department staff on questions of law and procedure in particular cases.
• Prepares briefs and opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the department.
• Assists in preparing filings and prosecuting cases before Appellate Courts.
• May give presentations to law enforcement agencies and public groups on child support legal issues and processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Prosecutes cases before Appellate Courts.
• Performs legal research on complex child law and child support issues and advises on establishing departmental procedures for prosecuting such cases.
• Acts as lead attorney on cases requiring more than one attorney.
• Provides training to less experienced attorneys on departmental procedures, changes in law, and regulations and developments in child support litigation.

• California civil and criminal codes related to child law.
• Principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law.
• Trial and courtroom procedures and practices.
• Administrative law procedures.
• Legal research methods.
• Rules of evidence.
• Standard legal office practices and procedures.
• Negotiating techniques relative to child law, criminal law, and child support issues.
• Ethical and professional standards of conduct.

• Research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to child law and child support issues.
• Prepare and present statements of law and fact.
• Argue clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form on child law and child support issues.
• Prepare and present cases in Municipal and Superior courts.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Manage an assigned caseload and perform quality legal work under pressure of deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity.
• Understand and accept differences in human behavior, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Prepare and maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records, reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Prepare and present cases at the Appellate Court level.
• Develop and present training sessions on child law and child support litigation to less experienced attorneys.
• Provide lead supervision over other attorneys.

Child Support Attorney II

One (1) year of full-time experience as a general practicing attorney.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Child Support Attorney III

Two (2) years of full-time experience as a general practicing attorney.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Child Support Attorney IV 

Three (3) years of full-time experience as a general practicing attorney.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Active membership in the State Bar of California.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100% 

The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. To obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination. 

 

Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin. 

If conditions warrant, an Education and Experience examination may be conducted in lieu of the Training and Experience examination.  Please review the Education and Experience examination information below:

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION - WEIGHTED 100%

The Education & Experience examination is based solely upon information provided from the application and supplemental information (e.g., resumes, transcripts). Information provided from the application and supplemental information will be assessed compared to a standard developed in relation to the elements of the job. Special care should be taken in submitting a complete description of your education and experience relevant to the typical tasks, scope, and minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Supplemental information will be accepted, but competitors should read this bulletin carefully to determine what kind of information will be useful to those individuals completing the evaluation. To obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination. 

Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.

 

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION

A departmental open eligible list will be established for the Eastern Sierra Child Support Services. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

 

RETEST PERIOD

Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.

 

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS

Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.

 

EDUCATION DOCUMENTS

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

 

MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified. 

 

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list. 

 

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

 

ABOUT EASTERN SIERRA

The Eastern Sierra Department of Child Support Services is located at:

City of Bishop

The City of Bishop, with a population of over 3,000, is the only incorporated city in Inyo County. The greater Bishop area is home to over 12,000 residents. Inyo County, with a population of approximately 18,000 residents, is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, south of Yosemite National Park. It is a land of magnificent natural diversity. Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states; Death Valley is the lowest point in the U.S. The County also encompasses the John Muir Wilderness. The County is known for the cleanest air quality, purest water and one of the safest environments in the state.

Town of Mammoth Lakes

The Town of Mammoth Lakes, with a population of approximately 7,093 is the most populated area of Mono County. The County Seat is located in picturesque Bridgeport located 360 miles north of Los Angeles and 182 miles southeast of Sacramento.  Mono County, with a population of approximately 12,853, is set on the eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It is a rare environment of natural contrasts: soaring granite peaks and spacious desert vistas, quiet lakes, bubbling hot springs and cold mountain streams, winter snows and sunny summer skies. The County offers numerous recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Salary : $7,662 - $11,524