Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr