Salary: $98,800.00 - $114,358.40 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Child Support
Division: Production (Child Supprt)
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
Child Support Program Attorney I
Future Salary Increases:

** June 2027 - 6.46% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 3.46% Market Adjustment)
Interviews are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 14, 2026.

A conditional job offer may be extended during the week of September 28, 2026.

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.
As a Child Support Program Attorney I, you will handle routine cases and court appearances relating to child support and parentage, and perform legal research and writing.
For more information on this job description, please visit the Child Support Program Attorney I job classification page.

Hiring Timeline & Dates

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews conclude.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of application.

Note: A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at the time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class may be required to use their own vehicle.

In addition to the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, applicants are being asked to submit:

• An updated resume

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Background Investigation

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
Evaluation Process

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list for six (6) months based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
01

Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses will be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Are you currently an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California?

• Yes
• No

02

If you responded "Yes" to #1, please provide your California bar number and the date of admittance in the section below.
03

Which of the following best describes your experience?Note: If more than one of the experience descriptions indicated below applies, please provide this information in Question No. 4.

• A. I have at least one (1) semester (fall or spring) of experience working for the County of San Diego, Department of Child Support Services as a post-bar, Graduate Law Clerk, or intern.
• B. I have experience working for the County of San Diego as a paralegal or attorney.
• C. I have experience working in a California Local Child Support Agency as an attorney or paralegal.
• None of the above.

04

If you selected "A," "B," or "C" above, please indicate the dates of your tenure as an intern, post-bar, Graduate Law Clerk, paralegal, or attorney; and, identify for each period whether you served as an intern, post-bar, Graduate Law Clerk, paralegal, or attorney.Note: If this does not apply to you, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
05

Do you have at least one (1) semester (fall, spring, or summer) or four (4) months experience working with any of the following populations?

• 1. Experience working with child support program cases.
• 2. Experience working for an organization dedicated toward advancing the interests of underserved populations.
• 3. No experience

06

If you selected "1" or "2" above, please include the organization where experience was obtained, dates of work, your role, type of work and total length of experience in the space below.Note: If this does not apply to you, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
07

Do you have work experience preparing and organizing files for litigation?Note: Your response is subject to verification by the department.

• Yes
• No

08

If you responded "Yes" to #7, please give example/s of where this work experience was gained. Also, list 1) the name of your employer, 2) your job title, 3) the name of the division, section, or unit you were assigned, and 4) the dates of your employment where you gained the experience. Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
09

Do you have work experience drafting pleadings, motions, points and authorities, or other legal memoranda?Note: Your response is subject to verification by the department.

• Yes
• No

10

If you responded "Yes" to #9, please list 1) the name of your employer, 2) your job title, 3) the name of the division, section, or unit you were assigned, and 4) the dates of your employment where you gained the experience. Note: If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
11

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• LinkedIn
• County Social Media
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Other

12

If you answered "Other" in in the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity in the field provided. Indicate "N/A" in the space below if not applicable.
Required Question