Sacramento County
Principal Attorney Child Support Services
Sacramento County, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Principal Attorney Child Support Services
The Position
Under general direction, the Principal Attorney - Child Support Services plans, directs, and/or supervises the activities and personnel performing professional legal work in the Department of Child Support Services. Responsibilities include the prosecution of civil actions to establish, modify, and enforce family support obligations, and/or providing legal representation for the most complex and sensitive cases requiring the highest level of expertise within the County of Sacramento and the State Department of Child Support Services.
Additional Compensation
There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential added to the posted salary for this class.
Continuous Filing Exam
Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/30/25, 11/13/25 (final).
Knowledge and Abilities
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
Principles of organization, management, and supervision of staff and activities
Demonstrate expertise in legal research, writing, analysis, case preparation, trial conduct, and related areas
Demonstrate effective legal representation in highly complex, sensitive, publicized cases and/or legal projects
Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients, staff, public officials, and the general public
Employment Qualifications
A member in good standing of the California State Bar.
Four years of experience practicing law in California, including at least one year as an Attorney-Criminal Level IV (or higher) or Attorney-Child Support Services IV (or higher) in Sacramento County service. Acceptable areas include family law, criminal law, administrative law, bankruptcy, debt collection practice, or workers' compensation.
Full‑time paid experience unless volunteer experience is expressly acceptable; part‑time paid experience may be prorated.
Pass a security clearance investigation conducted by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office or other designated agency.
Probationary Period 12 months.
Application and Testing Information 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees. 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.
Contact 700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 874‑5593 / 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
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Under general direction, the Principal Attorney - Child Support Services plans, directs, and/or supervises the activities and personnel performing professional legal work in the Department of Child Support Services. Responsibilities include the prosecution of civil actions to establish, modify, and enforce family support obligations, and/or providing legal representation for the most complex and sensitive cases requiring the highest level of expertise within the County of Sacramento and the State Department of Child Support Services.
Additional Compensation
There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential added to the posted salary for this class.
Continuous Filing Exam
Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/30/25, 11/13/25 (final).
Knowledge and Abilities
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
Principles of organization, management, and supervision of staff and activities
Demonstrate expertise in legal research, writing, analysis, case preparation, trial conduct, and related areas
Demonstrate effective legal representation in highly complex, sensitive, publicized cases and/or legal projects
Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients, staff, public officials, and the general public
Employment Qualifications
A member in good standing of the California State Bar.
Four years of experience practicing law in California, including at least one year as an Attorney-Criminal Level IV (or higher) or Attorney-Child Support Services IV (or higher) in Sacramento County service. Acceptable areas include family law, criminal law, administrative law, bankruptcy, debt collection practice, or workers' compensation.
Full‑time paid experience unless volunteer experience is expressly acceptable; part‑time paid experience may be prorated.
Pass a security clearance investigation conducted by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office or other designated agency.
Probationary Period 12 months.
Application and Testing Information 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees. 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.
Contact 700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 874‑5593 / 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
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