The Position:

Working under close supervision, the Child Support Attorney I 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.  Unless permanently allocated at the I level, employees are expected to promote to Child Support Attorney II after one far of satisfactory performance and the trainee level.

Minimum Qualifications:

While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, the department reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job: 

- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school

- Preferred qualification:  Ability to train and willingness to perform outreach activities in the community.

- Special requirement:  Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Location:

Position is located in Nevada County, in the Sierra Nevada region of Northern California.

For more information regarding knowledge, abilities, and to apply to take the examination to qualify for the position, please visit Symplicity Job #9320.  Deadline is tomorrow, July 6, 2012!