County of San Diego · 2 weeks ago
Staff Attorney (Family Law Facilitator Office)
Chula Vista, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expCounty of San Diego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Attorney at the Family Law Facilitator Office. The Staff Attorney will provide legal information and assistance to self-represented litigants in family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, and support issues, while also conducting workshops and providing referrals to relevant services.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Providing legal information to self-represented litigants in the area of family law on issues including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity, child and spousal support, health insurance, child custody and visitation, and domestic violence
Assisting in the completion of court forms
Providing child support calculations based upon statutory guidelines
Conducting workshops
Providing referrals to the Department of Child Support Services, Family Court Services, and other community agencies and resources that provide assistance to parents and children
Any other assignments in accordance with Family Code Section 10005
Qualification
Required
Currently licensed to practice law in California
At least two (2) years of full-time, post-bar litigation experience in the practice of family law in California, to include processing dissolution, paternity, child support, child custody/visitation, and domestic violence cases
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish
Previous experience working in a family law self-help center
Benefits
Health Insurance: Cafeteria-style flexible benefits plan, which offers health, dental and vision coverage.
Life Insurance: A group rate life insurance program is available.
Retirement: Participation in the County Employees Retirement System.
Vacation: New employees in this job class accrue vacation at an initial rate of 17 days per year; pro-rated if part-time.
Sick Leave: Employees in this job class accrue 13 days of sick leave per year; pro-rated if part-time.
Holidays: San Diego Superior Court currently observes 14 paid holidays per year, plus employee's birthday; pro-rated if part-time.
Deferred compensation (401a, 457b, 457 Roth); tuition reimbursement program; suggestion award program; minimal sick leave usage award; credit union services.
Company
County of San Diego
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ebony Shelton
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Alejandra Chaidez
CAO Staff Officer for the Finance and General Government Group (FG3)
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