Supervising Self-Help Attorney and Family Law Facilitator

General Purpose Bilingual Spanish Preferred. 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 meets 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. Responsibilities Oversee and manage day‑to‑day operation of legal services programs. Ensure compliance with grant requirements of the Family Law Facilitator’s Office. Coordinate family law services as per Family Code 10000‑10012. Facilitate procedural work for a range of family and civil matters. Lead public access and outreach efforts for the Court. Supervise clerical staff, interns, and volunteers. Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in California. Minimum two (2) years of mediation and/or litigation experience in family law. At least one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity, possibly managing a private practice. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements Active membership in the California State Bar Association. Prohibited from practicing law outside of duties while employed with the Court. Valid California Class C driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the Court’s vehicle insurance policy. Bilingual Spanish preferred. About The Imperial Court The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial is a unified Superior Court, served by ten judges, one commissioner, and one referee. The Presiding Judge is the Honorable Eran M. Bermudez and the Court Executive Officer is Maria Rhinehart. The Court employs approximately 105 staff including full‑time, part‑time and contract. There are three current courthouses located: two in El Centro and one in Winterhaven. The Court utilizes a single case management system for all case types and submits data electronically to DMV, DOJ, and JBSIS. We Offer Competitive Compensation Package Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance A pension plan provided by the Imperial County Employees’ Retirement System (ICERS) Optional deferred compensation programs Generous leave accruals Fourteen (14) paid holidays Bereavement leave Tuition reimbursement Benefits Health Insurance and shared cost subsidies Vision and Dental Insurance paid by the Court Basic life Insurance of $50,000.00 paid by the Court; optional supplemental life and dependent insurance available at employee expense Long‑Term Disability Insurance available at employee expense Worker’s Compensation paid by the Court State Disability Insurance paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) available at employee expense Employee Assistance Program paid by the Court Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre‑approval and availability of funds Leave Provisions Sick leave accrues at .0500 per hour worked, maximum 80 hours per pay period; maximum 4 hours per period. Vacation time accrues based on years of service, capped at 320 hours over time. Jury leave paid at employee’s regular rate of pay. Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only. Military Leave provided in accordance with the law. Bereavement leave is five days per rolling 12 months; three days covered by the Court, two days by employee accruals. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr