ATTORNEY I, CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES - Noncompetitive

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

N9284D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

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FILING DATE

The application filing period will begin on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK WITH US?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs beginning level legal work for the Child Support Services Department pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, which includes, but is not limited to determining parentage and modifying and enforcing child support obligations.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocable to this class typically report to a higher-level attorney and are characterized by the performance of the less difficult legal tasks involved in handling child support cases . Incumbents are given a variety of legal assignments and are expected to develop progressively increasing skills in caseload management, the preparation of pleadings, legal strategy and trial advocacy. Incumbents must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of law, trial procedure, and their application, including California Welfare and Institutions Code, Family Code, Civil Code, Evidence Code, and the rules of court, knowledge of legal research methods and have the ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in both written and oral format. Incumbents in this class serve a one-year probationary period.

Essential Job Functions

• Handles routine civil paternity and support litigation heard in the Superior Court.
  
• Handles routine workers compensation and unemployment insurance proceedings for purposes of asserting liens or claims for the recovery of support debts.
  
• Initiates and responds to motions, discovery requests and other legal actions and proceedings regarding paternity and support.
  
• Interprets and applies laws, court decisions, local, state and Federal regulations, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of child support cases.
  
• Makes recommendations for appeals of routine child support cases.
  
• Confers with custodial parents, non-custodial parents, witnesses and other interested parties regarding cases for purposes of negotiating settlements and/or preparing cases for hearing.
  
• Represents the department in administrative hearings, under Family Code Section 17801.
  
• Reviews and analyzes financial information from parties and as provided by State, Federal, and other agencies.
  
• Performs legal research in specific areas of civil and family law, analyzes legal issues in pending cases and reports findings and conclusions.
  
• Prepares judgments, orders, stipulations and other legal documents necessary to establish and enforce paternity and support.
  
• Provides legal guidance to non-attorney staff regarding legal issues involved in prospective paternity and/or support actions.
  
• Assist senior level attorneys in preparing for and conducting more complex litigation as needed.
  

For more information, please view the classification specification: Attorney I, Child Support Services

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
No experience required.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED

Admission to practice law in all courts of the State of California. *

*Applicants are required to hold admission to the legal bar governing the State of California. To be considered, you must submit proof of meeting the California State Bar requirements at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

Types of acceptable documents include:

• A copy of your current/valid California Bar Card - OR-
• A copy of online Bar member information print-out from the State Bar of California website with an "Active" status designation.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS 2 - LIGHT

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

How to Submit Your Documents

Applicants may upload required and/or additional documents (i.e., proof of meeting the California State Bar requirements, DD214, etc.) as attachment(s) at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your online application, you may email them TO: cssd-exams@cssd.lacounty.gov and CC: Joel_Lozada@cssd.lacounty.gov .

Please include your name, employee number ( if applicable ), examination title, and examination number.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or email.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This opportunity is considered noncompetitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies. Candidates entitled to veteran’s credit will be placed ahead of candidates who are not entitled to veteran’s credit. For information on veteran’s credit, please review the Employment Information section of this job posting. This list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation . The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran’s credit.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence.Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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• CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov
  
• Employeeprocessing@cssd.lacounty.gov
  

NOTE: New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Recruitment & Selection section: CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov

Exam Analyst: Joel Lozada Joel_Lozada@cssd.lacounty.gov

ADA COORDINATOR: CSSD-Exams@cssd.lacounty.gov

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 325-0778

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