Child Support Attorney II — Litigation & Guidance

County of Humboldt, California; Eureka (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of Humboldt, California is seeking qualified lawyers to handle child support matters in civil and criminal cases. Attorneys provide legal advice to the Department, assist law enforcement, and may serve as attorney of record in relevant actions.

The positions include formal training, progression from Attorney I to Attorney II, and opportunities to argue in Municipal and Superior Courts while maintaining client confidentiality and ethical standards.

Formación

• Active California Bar membership is required.
• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.

Responsabilidades

• Investigates, researches, and prepares child support cases for litigation or prosecution.
• Interviews and advises complainants, law enforcement personnel, and the public in regard to prosecuting child support cases.
• Litigates or prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Negotiates with attorneys regarding the disposition of civil matters and/or modification of charges in specific cases.
• Assists other attorneys in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• Advises Department staff on questions of law and procedure in particular cases.
• Prepares briefs and opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the department.
• Assists in preparing filings and prosecuting cases before Appellate Courts.
• May give presentations to law enforcement agencies and public groups on child support legal issues and processes.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Caseload management

Negotiation

Public speaking

Confidentiality

Cultural competency

Educación

Graduation from an accredited law school

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Descripción del empleo

County of Humboldt, California is seeking qualified lawyers to handle child support matters in civil and criminal cases. Attorneys provide legal advice to the Department, assist law enforcement, and may serve as attorney of record in relevant actions.

The positions include formal training, progression from Attorney I to Attorney II, and opportunities to argue in Municipal and Superior Courts while maintaining client confidentiality and ethical standards.