CHILD SUPPORT ATTORNEY I/II/III

Fresno County, CA

$81K — $144K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar required for all levels
  • Child Support Attorney I: No prior experience necessary
  • Child Support Attorney II: Requires 1 year of legal practice experience
  • Child Support Attorney III: Requires 2 years of legal practice experience
  • FBI and DOJ clearance required as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare legal documents for child support cases
  • Litigate child support matters in court
  • Manage caseload with varying levels of complexity
  • Assist clients with child support legal issues
  • Collaborate with other legal professionals and agencies

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Competitive Retirement Plan
  • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Annual Leave Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Plans for eligible expenses
  • Access to Noble Credit Union services
Full Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type: At-Will
Job Number: 26-0128
Department: Child Support Services
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

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.
Samples of Duties

Please click the links below to review the Samples of Duties for each level:

Child Support Attorney I

Child Support Attorney III
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Please click the links below to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each level:

Child Support Attorney I

Child Support Attorney III
Minimum Qualifications
Child Support Attorney I:
License: Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.

Child Support Attorney II:
License: Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.
Experience: One (1) year as a practicing attorney-at-law. The experience must be acceptable to the Director of Child Support Services.
Child Support Attorney III:
License: Active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California.
Experience: Two (2) years as a practicing attorney-at-law. The experience must be acceptable to the Director of Child Support Services.
In addition to the above, the following is also required at all levels:
Note: Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

As a condition of employment, candidate's child support case, education, and employment histories, along with any criminal records will be reviewed. A live scan fingerprint check will also be required.
HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted via email only. Please email a Comprehensive Resume (Include State Bar License Number) to . Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.

If selected, a completed must be provided prior to appointment. Bar number must be clearly identified on the employment application.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

The Department of Child Support Services at (559) 600-2500, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kari Gilbert, Director

Department of Child Support Services

2220 Tulare Street Suite 1900

Fresno, California 93721
All inquiries regarding this position must be addressed to the Department of Child Support Services.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:
  • Health Insurance
  • Competitive Retirement Plan
  • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Annual Leave Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
  • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
  • Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

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