DCSS Managing Attorney

County of Ventura, CA; Camarillo (CA); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Bilingual Incentive

Executive Annual Leave

Annual Leave Redemption

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Holidays

Additional Benefits

Hybrid remote work option

Job summary

County of Ventura seeks a Managing Attorney for the Department of Child Support Services. The position oversees legal activities, handles paternity and child support civil litigation, and leads a team of attorneys and staff.

The ideal candidate has progressive management experience in child support law, with LCSA Title IV-D familiarity, and required FBI/DOJ background checks. License by the California Bar is required, with a strong commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible management or administrative experience in child support law and personnel management.
• Experience as an attorney for a Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) regulated by Title IV-D program is preferred.
• Must be licensed by the California State Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise the legal activities of the Department of Child Support Services; perform complex civil litigation related to paternity and child support.
• Lead a team, manage staff including supervising, interviewing, training and evaluating performance.
• Demonstrate experience with court cases in California Family Law and Child Support and ensure FBI/DOJ clearance.

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $197,522.83 - $276,559.07 annually. The employee appointed to this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 5% for completion of a graduate degree.


• Bilingual Incentive - Eligibility based upon operational needs and certification skill


• Executive Annual Leave - 248 hours per year, 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered.


• Annual Leave Redemption - Redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year accrued in the same year after using 80 hours within the prior 12 months.


• Deferred Compensation - Participation in 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Annually in the third pay period of each year, employees eligible under Sec.1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation as a contribution towards their 401(k) account.


• Health Insurance Plans - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to$26,626.86 annually.


• Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.


• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.


• Holidays - 13 paid days per year including one annual floating holiday.


• Additional Benefits - County-paid membership in professional organizations related to position, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness Program.


• Work Schedule: Our team operates on a regular, in-office schedule: Monday through Friday. We ensure support for our clients, promote seamless collaboration, and allow for consistent personal planning. A hybrid remote work option is available however business needs will be the primary scheduling factor. No full-time remote work is available for this position.

THE COMMUNITY

From rolling hills to sweeping ocean views, Ventura County is located on California's \"Gold Coast\", approximately 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 30 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The near perfect Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 74.2 degrees and a wonderful quality of life are a few of the reasons many of the 802,983 residents call Ventura County \"home\". Ventura has a diverse economic base from tourism to high-tech enterprises in beautifully planned communities, making the region one of the safest in Southern California.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Ventura County is a \"general law\" county, governed by a five-member, elected–by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, as well as to advise, assist and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board's jurisdiction.

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of Ventura County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is to promote the best interests and well-being of children and families by working to ensure that children receive consistent and reliable support from both of their parents. Our core purpose is to help families thrive. As an agency, we accomplish this by transforming lives through the true power of child support. Child support drives powerful outcomes by uniting families in separate households, providing stability for children, and allowing parents to focus on dreams, hopes and the well-being of their children.

THE POSITION

Under administrative direction of the Director of Child Support Services, the DCSS Managing Attorney, plans, organizes and supervises the legal activities of the Department of Child Support Services; performs a variety of complex civil litigation activities involving paternity and child support issues; and performs related duties as required to achieve a diverse and inclusive culture.

The successful candidate will have progressively responsible management or administrative experience in child support law and personnel management in a private or public legal office. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience as an attorney for a Local Child Support Agency (LCSA) regulated by Title IV-D program and will have successful background check clearance under the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ).

PAYROLL TITLE

Managing Attorney

The Managing Attorney is an at-will classification exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance. These are entrance requirements and do not assure continuance in the process.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Progressively responsible experience in child support law and personnel management that would normally be obtained by a minimum of five (5) years of administrative or management experience related to child support law and personnel management in a private or public legal office.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be licensed by the California State Bar Association.


• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California driver license.


• Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Presenting civil court cases related to California Family Law and Child Support;
  
  
  • Managing staff including supervising, interviewing, training, evaluating performance and disciplining;
  
  
  • Conducting legal research to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to complex legal problems;
  
  
  • Supporting an environment to achieve a diverse and inclusive culture.
  
  
  
  


• Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the resume and cover letter.

DESIRED

• Experience within a LCSA DCSS operations regulated by Title IV-D program.

Supplemental Information

County ordinance provides that County attorneys may not engage in the private practice of law.

RESUME EVALUATION

All resumes will be reviewed weekly beginning July 28, 2026 to determine if the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included to determine eligibility.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with the Director and Assistant Director of the Department of Child Support Services and other County executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting, and clearance through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].