Job Title: Principal Child Support Attorney
Organization/Company: San Joaquin County Dept. of Child Support Services
Location: Stockton, CA
Job Description:
The San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as our next Principal Child Support Attorney.
This executive leadership position offers an opportunity to lead the Department’s Legal Division, provide strategic legal guidance, and help shape the delivery of child support services to children and families throughout San Joaquin County.
As a member of the Department’s executive leadership team, the Principal Child Support Attorney will play an important role in legal strategy, organizational decision-making, and advancing the Department’s mission.
The ideal candidate will bring strong legal judgment, demonstrated leadership experience, a collaborative management style, and a commitment to public service.
We encourage experienced child support and government attorneys seeking a meaningful leadership opportunity to apply.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience practicing family or civil law with emphasis in child support services issues, including two (2) years in a state or county legal office at a level equivalent to San Joaquin County’s Child Support Attorney IV to include one or more of the following: training, leading, mentoring, advising or supervising attorneys.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Membership in the California State Bar is required. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.
Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.
Link to Application:
Principal Child Support Attorney – San Joaquin County
Link to Organization Website:
https://www.sjgov.org/department/dcss
Close Date: 11/20/2026
