Kern County, CA
Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV
Kern County, CA, Carmichael, CA
Salary : $10,653.26 - $12,731.64 Monthly
Location : CA 93308, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9281
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Salary:
Level I: $2,985.96 - $3,568.50, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $3,433.46 - $4,103.30, paid bi-weekly
Level III: $3,967.80 - $4,741.89, paid bi-weekly
Level IV: $4,916.89 - $5,876.14, paid bi-weekly
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.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to Katie Barnett at [redacted].
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This position works within the Kern County Department of Child Support Services. For more information about the department, please view their website
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501.of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
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
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (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).
: 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.
: 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.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I possess a current license issued by the California State Bar.
02
If yes, please provide your California State Bar license number.
03
I am able to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services.
04
Please list the number of years experience you have in the practice of law.
05
Please list the number of years of experience you have as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law.
Required Question
Location : CA 93308, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9281
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Salary:
Level I: $2,985.96 - $3,568.50, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $3,433.46 - $4,103.30, paid bi-weekly
Level III: $3,967.80 - $4,741.89, paid bi-weekly
Level IV: $4,916.89 - $5,876.14, paid bi-weekly
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.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to Katie Barnett at [redacted].
Full job description
Full job description
Full job description
Full job description
This position works within the Kern County Department of Child Support Services. For more information about the department, please view their website
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501.of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
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
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (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).
: 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.
: 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.
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
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01
I possess a current license issued by the California State Bar.
- Yes
- No
02
If yes, please provide your California State Bar license number.
03
I am able to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services.
- Yes
- No
04
Please list the number of years experience you have in the practice of law.
05
Please list the number of years of experience you have as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law.
Required Question