Child Support Attorney Iv

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Child Support Attorney Iv

The candidate under direction, to perform difficult legal work establish paternity and child support orders; modify support orders; to perform legal research; to conduct hearings. Work on special projects. Develop and present lectures on legal topics; to handle difficult civil enforcement cases and to do related work as required. This is the senior working level within the flexible classification of Child Support Attorney. A Child Support Attorney IV is expected to handle difficult cases, and is expected to train and oversee the work of less tenured Child Support Attorneys. Supervisory responsibilities may be assigned for specified periods of time. This classification is distinguished from Child Support Attorney III by the degree of complexity and sensitivity of the projects assigned, discretion exercised and supervision received. Promotion in this flexible classification is considered on a merit basis subject to recommendation by the department head, and approval by the Director of Personnel. Interviews parties and witnesses to civil actions. Reviews and analyzes financial information from parties and as provided by State and Federal agencies. Examines evidence. Studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of court cases, opinions, and briefs. Prepares for trial and tries court cases before the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, the Superior Court, the lower courts, the U. S. Bankruptcy Courts, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and administrative law tribunals. Prepares pleadings, petitions, motions, writs, appellate briefs, legal documents, and dictates correspondence. Meets and confers with parties and/or counsel of record to negotiate settlement. Participates in Alternative Dispute Resolutions processes. Assists and occasionally supervises less experienced attorneys. Performs legal research. Develops and presents lectures on legal topics. Engages in civil discovery processes. Provides legal advice to Legal Assistants, Family Support Officers, Clerks, and other staff members. Performs other job-related duties as required.

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Position #7917

Company info

Kern County Department of Child Support Services
1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor
Bakersfield
California
United States 93301
Website : http://www.co.kern.ca.us