Attorney II - Child Support & Family Law

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

CalPERS Retirement

401(k) and 457 plans

Commuting cost reimbursement

Long Term Disability

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking an Attorney II for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts. The position provides legal analysis and advice on child support laws, drafts rules of court and forms, and collaborates with local courts and stakeholders.

The candidate will work with minimal supervision, serve as subject matter expert on family law and related areas, and help implement federal and state policy with partners across court and child support agencies.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor and three years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire.
• Ability to analyze and draft proposed legislation and interpret complex policy directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for creating new Rules of Court and Judicial Council forms.
• Develop rules and forms after analyzing new legislation and regulations.
• Draft reports to advisory committees and the Judicial Council; provide information and recommendations to committees and the Council.
• Collaborate with local courts, child support agencies, and justice partners to implement policies.

Skills

Legal analysis

Drafting legislation

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris doctor

Active State Bar of California

Tools

Child Support Calculator Software

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is seeking an Attorney II for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts. The position provides legal analysis and advice on child support laws, drafts rules of court and forms, and collaborates with local courts and stakeholders.

The candidate will work with minimal supervision, serve as subject matter expert on family law and related areas, and help implement federal and state policy with partners across court and child support agencies.