The Superior Court of California, County of Sutter 446 Second Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 Invites Applications for Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Program Manager (6-15) Open Until Filled Priority Screening Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on an as needed basis Monthly Salary: $6,369 to $8,560 THE POSITION Under limited direction this management level position is responsible for the management and oversight of the court s Family Law Facilitator, Family Law Center and Self-Help programs providing legal services to litigants not represented by counsel primarily in the area of family law and including the services mandated by Family Code sections 10000-10015. This position may also supervise and manage other family court programs and services as directed. This is an at-will position that serves at the pleasure of the Court Executive Officer. HOW TO APPLY Applications are available on the web at www.suttercourts.com or may be picked up in person at Courthouse West, 446 Second Street, Room 126, Yuba City, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call Human Resources (530)822-3302 to have an application mailed to you. Résumés in lieu of the application form will not be accepted. Documents received after the closing date will not be considered. The following documents are required: 1. A thoroughly completed and signed court application form 2. A résumé 3. The supplemental questionnaire (page 5 of this announcement) Open until filled. Priority screening date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on an as needed basis. Submit application packet to: Superior Court of California, County of Sutter Courthouse West Human Resources 446 Second Street, Room 126 Yuba City, CA 95991 Examples of Essential Duties/Functions: (The following duties or functions are normal for this position and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned or required). Essential duties or functions include: Plans, implements and administers program activities; Develops and implements operational policies and procedures; Designs content and conducts clinics and workshops for self-represented litigants in a variety of family law and other case type matters;
Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Manager (6-15) Priority screening August 5, 2015 Page 2 Conducts status review of family law cases; Monitors programs to ensure effectiveness and compliance with the law and rules of court; Prepares, monitors and manages program budgets; prepares and submits grant applications; Selects, assigns, monitors and evaluates the work of subordinate staff, which includes interviewing, discipline and writing performance evaluations; recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision of volunteers; Provides information and educational materials to the public and litigants not represented by counsel on matters of legal process and procedure; Provides educational materials to parents on a variety of legal topics including but not limited to the process of authenticating parentage and establishing, modifying, and enforcing child and spousal support in the courts; Distributes necessary court forms and voluntary declarations of paternity; provides assistance in completing court forms and orders after hearings; Mediates as directed by the court complex family matters such as property division in marital dissolution, separation and nullity cases; complex parentage matters; assists in the preparation of domestic violence and restraining order applications; Keeps abreast of the law in program case type areas; updates informational materials, forms and procedures as necessary to conform to changes in the law or rules of court; Meet with judges, court officials, Department of Child Support Services, community-based legal service organizations, and others to assess the need for and identify services that will assist the court in resolving child and spousal support disputes and improve access to the Family Court for litigants; Prepares, maintains and submits records of the court, monthly state statistical reports, timekeeping records, and schedules; Responds to public inquiries; Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Pertinent federal and state family law statutes, rules of court and regulations; Family law procedures; Child support establishment and enforcement process under Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 651, et seq.); child support law and the operation of the uniform state child support guideline; Basic understanding of law and psychological issues related to domestic violence; Trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence in California; General principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and their application; Civil and family litigation; Legal principles, precedents and their application; Software and web-based programs used in family law case types including but not limited to support calculators and fillable forms; Principles and techniques of mediation; Principles of supervision and management. Skilled at: Oral and written communication; Providing leadership and supervision;
Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Manager (6-15) Priority screening August 5, 2015 Page 3 Coordinating programs and related processes; Developing staff, and exercising creative problem solving to address programmatic issues. Ability to: Explain support and family law issues to self-representing litigants; Mediate support issues; Read, understand and interpret relevant laws, rules and regulations; Conduct legal research; analyze legal information, relate it to the law, and reach a sound conclusion; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish priorities and successfully coordinate competing activities; Interpret and apply statistical information, and generate required reports; Efficiently use relevant computer programs and word processing software; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys and other courts and county staff; Be non-judgmental and deal compassionately with persons in stressful situations; work and communicate effectively with pro per litigants of diverse education, ethnic and economic backgrounds; Exercise judgment to choose among possible options often without clear precedents; Develop, implement and manage assigned programs. Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California; and a minimum of five years experience in the practice of law, which must include substantial family law practice including litigation and/or mediation. Additional experience and training in the areas of mediation and domestic violence and working with low income, semi-literate or non-english speaking litigants is highly desirable. License or Certificate: Valid California driver s license or ability to provide transportation for fieldwork (if medically documented under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Senate Bill 2222, or FEHA as an unable to operate a motor vehicle). Selection Procedure: Application packets will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Applications that contain documentation that the job applicant meets the minimum requirements may be referred to a screening committee. Candidates with the most directly related experience, education, and training may be invited to a written, performance and/or oral exam. Investigation of employment history and references may be conducted prior to offer of employment. The information provided in this job announcement is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Salary and Benefits Salary: Salary range begins with five steps with approximately a five percent difference between each step. Annual performance reviews are conducted which may advance the employee through the steps. Salary steps 6, 7, and 8 are attained through longevity with 10, 15, and 20 years of satisfactory service. The court strives to provide internal promotional opportunities whenever possible. Vacation: This position provides 11(eleven) days vacation per year. Vacation accrual is scheduled to increase with each additional five years of service up to a maximum of 20 (twenty) days per year. Holidays: Thirteen paid holidays each year. Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues at the rate of 12 (twelve) days per year for full time employees. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The court pays the major portion of health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided for employees and eligible dependents and paid for by the court. Retirement: The court provides a defined benefit retirement plan through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Manager (6-15) Priority screening August 5, 2015 Page 4 Deferred Compensation: The court offers two deferred compensation plans for employees who wish to participate through payroll deduction. Employee benefits may vary with different employee bargaining units. Recruitment Process Submit a completed court application, supplemental application and other documents as requested in the HOW TO APPLY section at the beginning of this announcement, by the date and time indicated. Applying for certain positions may require that you participate in written exams and oral interviews. Please notify Court Human Resources prior to the final filing date of this recruitment if you believe you have a disability that would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process, and would require reasonable accommodation. The court reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for reasonable accommodation. Pre-Employment Policies Offers of employment are contingent upon submission of documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Naturalization Control Act of 1986; successful completion of pre-employment medical review/examination, and alcohol and drug screening, background and reference check; satisfactory driving record and proof of automobile insurance (if applicable to the job), and other requirements of the position (licensing, certification, etc.). Employees who are authorized to and use their car during the course of conducting court business and who, subsequent to their hiring, incur significant moving violations or lack of insurance may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. THE SUTTER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, PHYSICAL, OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION OR MARITAL STATUS. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND CALIFORNIA LAW, THE COURT WILL ENGAGE IN AN INTERACTIVE PROCESS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE NOTIFY HUMAN RESOURCES, (530) 822-3302.
Family Law Facilitator/Attorney (6-15) Priority screening date: August 5, 2015 Page 5 Family Law Facilitator/Attorney Supplemental Application (6-15) This supplemental application and regular court application and other required documents, will be the basis for a competitive evaluation of qualifications. A résumé will not substitute for the responses to this application. On a separate sheet(s) of paper, please type or print your responses to the items listed below. Be concise and specific. Please print your name, sign and date EACH page. 1. Please describe your knowledge and experience as it relates to the child support establishment and enforcement process under Title IV-D of the Federal Social Security Act, as well as to providing legal services to self-represented litigants. 2. Have you ever been responsible for managing a budget or a grant in your professional career? Detail the extent of your responsibilities including creation of the budget, grant application and ongoing management of either or both. 3. Please describe your experience working directly with diverse populations in a court-connected legal clinic or self-help setting or the equivalent in experience. 4. This position requires substantial public speaking and public contact by way of teaching clinics and working with the public at the counter. Please describe your jury trial or public speaking experience that demonstrates your ability to perform this essential duty.