Child Support Attorney I

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Child Support Attorney I

The candidate 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. Must be licensed by the California State Bar and have two years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law; have the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services; have thorough and complete 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.

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