Child Support Attorney .II.III

Position Description

Annual Salaries
Child Support Attorney I: $81,354 - $103,792
Child Support Attorney II: $94,042 - $120,016
Child Support Attorney III: $112,840 - $144,014

Scheduled Salary Increases :
Annual Salaries Effective 12/21/26:

• Child Support Attorney I: $84,604 - $107,978
• Child Support Attorney II: $97,812 - $124,852
• Child Support Attorney III: $115,102 - $146,874

Annual Salaries Effective 6/7/27:

• Child Support Attorney I: $87,984 - $112,320
• Child Support Attorney II: $101,712 - $129,818
• Child Support Attorney III: $117,416 - $149,838

The Fresno County Department of Child Support Services invites applications for the position of Child Support Attorney I/II/III . Incumbents perform professional legal services in the preparation and litigation of a variety of child support matters; and perform related work as required. Incumbents assigned to the Child Support Attorney II/III levels are expected to handle a more complex caseload and exercise greater independence.

Remote Work Availability: This position allows for limited remote work opportunities. Some exceptions to remote work apply and may include court appearances and necessary in-office work.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Child Support Attorney I-

Description:

Under immediate supervision, performs professional legal services in the preparation and litigation of a variety of child support matters; and performs related work as required.

The Department of Child Support Services, headed by the Director of Child Support Services, is responsible for the Child Support Enforcement Program, authorized under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, and various provisions of California law. The Department provides services to assist parents in the establishment of parent-child relationships and in their mutual obligation to financially support and provide health insurance for their child(ren).

Child Support Attorney I is the entry level classification in the Child Support Attorney classification series and is responsible for performing professional legal services in the preparation and litigation of a variety of child support matters. This class differs from Child Support Attorney II in that the latter classification functions with greater latitude and exercises a higher degree of independent judgment.

Sample of Duties:

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for any given position in this classification.

• Represents the Department in less complex issues involving child support cases, including, but not limited to, establishing paternity, establishing child support and medical support orders, and enforcement of those orders.
• Interviews litigants and witnesses in regard to parentage and child support matters.
• Advises Department staff regarding legal issues involved in the preparation of child support cases.
• Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases and briefs.
• Prepares pleadings, judgments, reports and other necessary correspondence in connection with civil child support actions, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Civil and criminal codes related to California family law;
• Administrative law procedures;
• Legal research methods;
• Rules of evidence;
• Ethical and professional rules of conduct.

Skills/Abilities to:

• Analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to complex legal problems;
• Present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically and forcefully, both in written and oral format;
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity;
• Operate and use personal computer applications used by the Department;
• Effectively present and conduct trials;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

License:
Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.

Note:

Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

Child Support Attorney II-

Description

Under general supervision, performs professional legal services in the preparation and…