Salary : $254,219.68 - $316,424.16 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-U71-A
Department: Department of Child Support Services
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 07
Description Under direction, to perform professional legal work in the function of child support services.
The Department of Child Support Services is recruiting for two (2) Attorney IV - Child Support Services positions. One successful candidate may be assigned Lead Attorney/Attorney of Record duties and shall receive a differential based on a rate which is approximately 10% above the salary range. Attorneys designated by the department to perform these duties shall receive this differential in accordance with the County of Santa Clara and Santa Clara County Government Attorneys Association Memorandum of Agreement.Employment Standards Membership in the California State Bar is required for all levels,
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Attorney I: No experience.
Attorney II: One year of experience as an Attorney I with Santa Clara County.
Attorney III: Two years of experience as an Attorney II with Santa Clara County.
Attorney IV: Two years of experience as an Attorney III with Santa Clara County.
* Experience as an attorney in a California Family Support Division or a Department of Child Support Services in another public agency may be considered equivalent for appointment or promotion in the County of Santa Clara
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Attorney II: Two years of experience in the full time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice.
Attorney III: Four years of experience in the full time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice.
Attorney IV: Six years of experience in the full time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice.
Knowledge and abilities consistent with the highest standard of the legal profession and with the level of difficulty and expertise required for the intended appointment.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays.
Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending AccountThe empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee WellnessThe offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education ReimbursementA generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is
REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of
"see resume" or
"see application" will deem your application incomplete.
Please include the name of employers, job titles, dates of employment, and hours worked per week for questions asking about work experience.
Do you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question? 02
In order to qualify for Attorney IV - Child Support Services with Santa Clara County, you must be an active member in good standing of the California State Bar. What is your current membership status with the California State Bar?
- No membership status
- Inactive membership status
- Pending membership status
- Active membership status
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If you are a member of the California State Bar, list your California State Bar license number and expiration date. If you do not have a California State Bar license, type N/A.
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Have you ever been the subject of an Administrative, Disciplinary or related action by California or other State Bar in the United States? If yes, please provide details including the nature of the action, date(s), and results of any findings and any sanctions. If not, type N/A.
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How many years of experience as an Attorney III with Santa Clara County do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two or more years
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Describe your experience as an Attorney III with Santa Clara County. Include dates of employment and hours worked per week. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience in the full-time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six or more years
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Describe your experience in the full-time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice. Include your employer name, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of experience working in a local County child support agency do you have?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five or more years
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Please describe your work experience, role, responsibilities, and assignments, including any specialized functions, working as an attorney in a local County child support agency. Include your employer's names, job titles, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If none type, N/A.
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If you do not have experience working as an attorney in a local County Child Support agency, please describe your work experience in a government agency or in private practice that would be relevant to this Attorney IV position in the Department of Child Support Services. Include your employer's names, job titles, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If none type, N/A.
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