Position: Managing Attorney
Organization: Ventura County (CA) Department of Child Support Services
Location: Camarillo, CA 93012
Close Date: Open Continuous – Reviewing resumes beginning July 28, 2026.
Link to Application:
Job Description:
Under administrative direction of the Director of Child Support Services, the DCSS Managing Attorney, plans, organizes and supervises the legal activities of the Department of Child Support Services; performs a variety of complex civil litigation activities involving paternity and child support issues; and performs related duties as required to achieve a diverse and inclusive culture.
The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible experience in child support law and personnel management that would normally be obtained by a minimum of five (5) years of administrative or management experience related to child support law and personnel management in a private or public legal office.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be licensed by the California State Bar Association.
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California driver license.
Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.
Experience:
Presenting civil court cases related to California Family Law and Child Support;
Managing staff including supervising, interviewing, training, evaluating performance and disciplining;
Conducting legal research to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to complex legal problems;
Supporting an environment to achieve a diverse and inclusive culture.
Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the resume and cover letter.
