Child Welfare Staff Attorney
Child Welfare Staff Attorney
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in all phases of juvenile dependency proceedings (Welfare & Institutions Code 300.
- Conduct client interviews maintain frequent communication and ensure timely responses to calls texts and emails.
- Prepare for and participate in hearings trials and legal proceedings including legal research and writing.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of social workers and senior attorneys.
- Advise clients about their rights and legal proceedings in a developmentally appropriate traumainformed manner.
- Work on ancillary legal issues including criminal cases housing and government assistance qualifications.
- Engage in witness contact (lay and expert) subpoenas and correspondence with parties involved in cases (relatives opposing counsel service providers etc..
- Handle contested and noncontested appearances precourt staffings hearings and trials.
- Make appellate filings including writs and notices of appeal and argue for necessary appellate relief.
- Maintain accurate records data entry in JCATS and regular meetings with DLS staff and Executive Team.
- Participate in ongoing training to build legal expertise enhance courtroom skills and deepen knowledge of dependency practice.
- Contribute to program development public presentations and community engagement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California (or pending bar results).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to serving lowincome diverse ethnic communities and working with parents children and youth.
- Ability to work independently selfmotivate and manage a full caseload.
- Valid drivers license auto insurance and reliable access to transportation.
Knowledge & Abilities:
- Willingness to learn California statutory and constitutional law including Welfare & Institutions Code Evidence Code Civil Procedure and case law.
- Strong research skills and ability to analyze and apply legal principles quickly.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
- Excellent legal writing oral communication and litigation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple clients in a highpressure fastpaced environment.
- Interpersonal sensitivity cultural competence and the ability to engage clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Vizonere LLC
Employment Type
Full Time
