What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Self-Help Attorney and Family Law Facilitator position at Superior Court of California, County of Imperial?
General Purpose
Open until filled.
This is a professional position responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operation of programs providing legal services to litigants not represented by counsel. The position is responsible for meeting all grant related requirements of the Family Law Facilitator’s Office and the Self-Help Center.
The Family Law Facilitator provides the services mandated by Family Code §§ 10000-10012, which includes the development, planning, implementation, and administration of a family law program. That program provides legal services to litigants not represented by counsel, facilitates and expedites family law proceedings related to child support, spousal support, paternity establishment and disestablishment, and health care insurance and expenses.
As the Staff Attorney for the Court’s Self-Help Center, this position facilitates and expedites proceedings related to dissolution, legal separation, nullity, parentage, child custody and visitation, step-parent adoption, domestic violence restraining orders, probate guardianships, limited civil actions, name changes, and small claims. The Attorney recommends, develops, implements, and coordinates all aspects of the Court’s public access and outreach efforts.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position has administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the planning, supervision and operation of all self-help services, including direct supervision of clerical staff, interns, and volunteers. This position requires active membership of the State Bar of California.
Examples of Essential Duties
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements
Training and Experience:
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in this state with a minimum two (2) years of mediation and/or litigation experience in the field of family law and at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisor capacity which may include managing a private practice.
Licenses, Certificates, or Special Requirements:
- Active membership in the California State Bar Association. The incumbent is prohibited from practicing law outside of his/her duties while employed with the Court.
- A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy required.
- Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
Additional Information
Required to submit a cover letter and current resume with application. Failure to submit cover letter and resume may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience within the previous 10 years.
Selection Procedure:
Step I: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to participate in an oral interview.
Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.
Pay Practices
This position is paid on a biweekly basis. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.
Leave Provisions
- Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.
- Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 320 hours:
Years of ServiceDays Accrued
<5 years10
5 to 10 years15
10 to 15 years18
15 to 20 years21
20 years23
Accruals are prorated based on hours paid, up to 80 hours per pay period.
<5 years10
5 to 10 years15
10 to 15 years18
15 to 20 years21
20 years23
Accruals are prorated based on hours paid, up to 80 hours per pay period.
- Jury leave is paid at employee's regular rate of pay by the court.
- Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.
- Military Leave provided in accordance with the law.
- Bereavement leave is 5 days per rolling 12 months; 3 days covered by the Court, 2 days covered by employee accruals.
Benefits
- Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.
- Vision and Dental Insurance is paid by the Court for the employee and eligible dependents.
- Basic life Insurance of $50,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and
- Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
- Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employee's expense.
- Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.
- State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.
- Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.
- Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.
Retirement
ICERS – For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit ICERS Employee/Employer Contributions Rate. Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).
Holidays
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Lincoln's Birthday
- President's Day
- Cesar Chavez Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Native American Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Salary : $1,200
