Senior Lead Attorney, Child Support Services

TCSA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Educational Reimbursement Program

Parking Downtown Stockton

Job summary

San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services is seeking an experienced attorney to provide leadership to the Department’s Legal Division and to supervise, mentor, and present cases in court. The Principal Child Support Attorney will coordinate with courts, law enforcement and public agencies and advise the Director on complex legal matters.

The role requires a California Bar membership and at least four years in family or civil law with a focus on child support issues, plus strong

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the California State Bar.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in family or civil law with emphasis in child support.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and manage staff and cases.

Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees the Legal Division operations; serves as Attorney of Record; liaison between department, courts, law enforcement, and public agencies.
• Develops goals and priorities for legal services and staffing levels.
• Interviews, trains, and supervises staff; ensures compliance with Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Directs staff performance and implements disciplinary action when needed.
• Develops standardized procedures to improve legal services and court-coverage.
• Interprets federal/state legislation and policies; communicates changes to staff and stakeholders.
• Directs case teams and advises on rules of evidence and legal strategy; oversees depositions and trial prep as needed.
• Provides expert litigation support and guidance to the Director and management; reviews briefs and pleadings as necessary.
• Participates in budget development and oversight for the Legal Division; ensures resources meet needs.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

California Bar License

Job description

San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services is seeking an experienced attorney to provide leadership to the Department’s Legal Division and to supervise, mentor, and present cases in court. The Principal Child Support Attorney will coordinate with courts, law enforcement and public agencies and advise the Director on complex legal matters.

The role requires a California Bar membership and at least four years in family or civil law with a focus on child support issues, plus strong