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Sacramento County Attorney-Child Support Services Level I/II/III/IV and V in Sacramento, California
Attorney-Child Support Services Level I/II/III/IV and V
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Attorney-Child Support Services Level I/II/III/IV and V
Salary
$131,335.20 - $212,328.72 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
28997-E
Department
Child Support Services
Opening Date
11/27/2024
Closing Date
12/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
12/4/24, 12/18/24 (final)
Level I - $10,944. 60 /month
Level II - $12,590.67/month
Level III - $11,397.00 - $13,853.92/month
Level IV - $12,566.25 - $16,037.58/month
Level V - $13,866.08 - $17,694.06/month
NOTE: Please apply only after you have been issued a California State Bar number. If you are awaiting results of the Bar exam, or have a pending issuance of a State Bar number, please wait until after your number is issued to apply. If you submit an application without having a California State Bar number, you may be disqualified from the exam process.
Incumbents in this class are responsible for all civil legal work, including case and document preparation and court presentation in the establishment and enforcement of family support orders in the name of the State and local Departments of Child Support Services.
The class of Attorney-Child Support Services encompasses five salary levels. These levels are assigned at the department head's discretion in accordance with budget provisions, workload, organization, and the individual attorney's expertise and skill, subject to the following basic experience requirements:
Level I – This is the entry and trainee level for attorneys with little or no previous legal experience. Incumbents are generally assigned a variety of less difficult assignments under close supervision.
Level II – This is the first working level. Attorneys at this level generally have at least one year in the practice of law. Incumbents work under close supervision, and perform work of average difficulty.
Level III – This is the full journey level. Assigned attorneys have at least one year of experience in the class of Attorney – Child Support Services, Level II, in Sacramento County Service, or three years of experience in the practice of law. Incumbents at this level are given increasingly difficult and complex assignments under general supervision.
Level IV - This is the advanced journey level. Attorneys at this level have at least one year of experience in the class of Attorney-Child Support Services, Level III, in Sacramento County Service, or four years of experience practicing law, with at least three of the four years in an area of child support law practiced by a local government or state agency. Incumbents are given difficult and complex assignments under minimum direction.
Level V - This is the lead and/or specialist level. Attorneys at this level have at least one year of experience in the class of Attorney-Child Support Services, Level IV, in Sacramento County service. Incumbents litigate demanding and critical cases requiring a highly advanced degree of knowledge of legal processes, or act in a lead capacity when the staff size is so large, or the work is so complex, as to require a first line supervisor and a lead attorney.
Under direction, Attorney - Child Support Services Level I/II/III/IV and V performs professional legal work in the Department of Child Support Services involving prosecution of civil actions to establish, modify, and enforce family support obligations for the County of Sacramento and State Department of Child Support Services.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Civil law and procedure especially as it relates to family law and debt collection practice
Civil discovery practice
Federal and state regulations affecting child support collection and compliance issues
Procedures of practice in bankruptcy, workers compensation, and unemployment insurance courts/hearings
Legal research resources
Ability to
Effectively manage a high volume caseload by prioritizing work into manageable tasks appropriate to the problems presented
Effectively review, analyze, research, and develop and present legal issues and arguments orally and in writing
Work as a supportive member of a team of attorneys
Supervise, motivate, and encourage support staff to assist in the production of an excellent end product
Work well with the local family law bench and bar
Present a professional, courteous public demeanor
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
Note: Your California State Bar license number and date of issue MUST be documented on your application. Failure to provide the required documentation on the application will result in your disqualification.
General Qualifications
License: A valid California Driver’s License, Class “C”, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability
Criminal History and Background Check: Candidates will need to pass a security clearance investigation conducted by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office or other designated agency.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
Become a union member;
Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
In order to qualify for Attorney-Child Support Services with Sacramento County, you must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar. What is your current membership status with the California State Bar?
No membership status.
Inactive membership status.
Pending membership status.
Active membership status.
03
Please list your California State Bar license number and issue date below.
If you are not an active member, write "None."
04
Select the one box that best identifies your years of experience working as an attorney in California.
None.
Less than one (1) year.
One (1) year but less than two (2) years.
Two (2) years but less than three (3) years.
Three (3) years but less than four (4) years.
Four (4) years but less than five (5) years.
Five (5) years or more.
05
Select all the boxes that best describe your experience working as an attorney in California. If you have no relevant experience, select "None".
None.
Family Law.
Criminal Law.
Child Support Law.
Administrative Law.
Debt Collection Practice.
Worker's Compensation.
Bankruptcy Law.
Unemployment.
Civil Procedure.
Probate.
Other.
06
Select all the boxes that best describe the areas in which you have experience litigating cases in California.
None.
Family law contempt.
Inter-jurisdictional family law.
DNA.
Mental health issues.
Politically/socially sensitive.
07
Select all of the boxes that best describe the software in which you are proficient.
None.
PowerPoint.
Excel.
LexisNexis/Accurint.
Proprietary software used to track child support case activities.
Other.
08
Select all of the boxes that best describe the duties you have experience performing through paid employment and/or unpaid internship.
None.
Reviewing new cases and incoming process on existing cases, determining legal status of parties and prior litigation, and deciding and directing appropriate legal action.
Presenting witnesses, documentary evidence, and argument in court on motions and in trials.
Initiating and responding to appellate cases including record and brief preparation and oral argument.
Preparing and appearing on cases in a variety of judicial settings (e.g. Superior, Municipal and Commissioner Courts, Courts of Appeal, Bankruptcy and Worker's Compensation Courts, Unemployment Insurance Hearings and Appeals Board, etc.).
Instructing support staff regarding legal duties related to Child Support issues.
Supervising investigation and preparation of cases by Investigators and Family Support Specialists in preparation for civil motion and trial work.
Supervising and directing civil discovery process including oral depositions.
09
Describe your experience as it relates to the Attorney – Child Support Services position. For all experience listed, indicate where your experience was gained, your primary duties and level of responsibility.
If you have no applicable experience, please write "None."
10
I have read the Special Requirements as stated on the job announcement.
Yes.
11
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes.
No.
12
Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.
Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.
Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.
Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.
Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.
13
List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: • Name of event • Location of event • Month and year of event If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".
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Phone
(916) 874-5593
Website
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