Child Support Attorney III/IV
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Law/Legal
Civil Law, Legal Counsel, Lawyer
Child Support Attorney III
: $ - $ Annually
Child Support Attorney IV
: $ - $ Annually
The County of Santa Barbara’s Department of Child Support Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Child Support Attorney III/IV to join its dedicated legal team. This position can be based in either Santa Barbara or Santa Maria, California. If you are an attorney committed to serving the community and supporting children and families, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.Please be sure to select all of the locations you are willing to accept employment for current and future vacancies.
Please note:
This position requires regular travel between Child Support Services offices in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, as well as occasional overnight travel and overtime during the work week and on weekends.
The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or to view more information. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
The DepartmentSanta Barbara County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) supports children’s futures, assisting parents and guardians by establishing, collecting, and distributing child and medical support for minors. Our work is an important part of California’s effort to nurture and protect children and to help their families achieve self-sufficiency. We are committed to improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for children through establishing and enforcing child support in our community.
To learn more about the Child Support Services Department, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./css
The PositionUnder general direction, performs a variety of civil litigation activities in the areas of child support and parentage; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSChild Support Services (CS) Attorney is a flexibly staffed series. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing civil litigation aspects of child support cases in the Department of Child Support Services. CS Attorneys are distinguished, in part, from Deputy District Attorneys by the latter’s responsibility for overseeing criminal litigation aspects of child support cases.
Child Support Attorney III is an experienced level class. Incumbents are expected to handle more difficult cases and work with more independence. Advancement to CS Attorney IV is dependent upon both seniority and performance.
Candidates may be initially appointed at the III or IV level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and needs of the department.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices;
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail;
- Customer-focused and solutions-driven approach;
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated across various levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and cooperation including the ability to work effectively with others, communicate openly, and contribute to the collective success of the team.
Active membership in the State Bar of California and:
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