Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV

Child Support Attorney

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Salary: Level I: $3,046.12 - $3,640.40, paid bi-weekly. Level II: $3,502.65 - $4,185.99, paid bi-weekly. Level III: $4,047.76 - $4,837.45, paid bi-weekly. Level IV: $5,015.96 - $5,994.54, paid bi-weekly. $15,000 Recruitment Bonus - More information below.

Examinations: Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral examination and/or rating of the application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

• Level I: Must be licensed by the California State Bar.
• Level II: Must have one year of experience in the practice of law.
• Level III: Must have two years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law.
• Level IV: Must have three years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law.
• Additional Requirement for All Levels: Applicants must be licensed by the California State Bar; have the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services; have knowledge of the principals of law, trial procedure, and their application, including California Welfare and Institutions Code, Family Code, Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Evidence Code, and Rules of Court; knowledge of legal research methods; ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically; ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; knowledge of basic computer applications.

This position works within the Kern County Department of Child Support Services. Summary of Recruitment Bonus for Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV/V: The County will provide all employees hired on or after April 22, 2023 in a permanent capacity as a Deputy District Attorney or a Child Support Attorney a $15,000 non-pensionable recruitment bonus. The bonus shall be payable in full upon appointment by the District Attorney or Director of Child Support Services subject to completion of a five-year term of service with the hiring department.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
• Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
• Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
• Social Security Administration: Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
• Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
• Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax basis: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)