Care Management Attorney

We are seeking a full-time Attorney for our Care Management Program at our Columbus Ohio- Main St. location.

Must hold a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school be admitted to the Bar of Ohio and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court and maintain all requirements for continued licensing.

Compensation -$73000/yr.

To learn more about the program please see the information below:

At NYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days OffEach Year!
• Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Flexible Hours

Responsibilities

The attorney will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
• Reports directly to Care Management General Counsel.
• Consult with Care Management staff as necessary to obtain additional information that would be helpful to develop complaints motions and other pleadings for filing with the court.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of: pleadings motions objections affidavits briefs memoranda of law discovery requests and relevant correspondence.
• Collect and manage information from Family Case Managers and Team Leaders to present in court.
• Provides representation of assigned Care Management cases. This includes presenting evidence in hearings contested trials and specialty dockets.
• Be responsive to defense attorneys prosecutors other collateral professionals as well as care management caseworkers and leadership staff.
• Conducts any appropriate legal research. Counsel and advise Care Management staff as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Care Management files records and related information in his/her possession.
• Become proficient on related computer systems such as SACWIS CIO and all relevant court filing and docketing systems.
• Supervise Care Management staff in court setting and assist service teams in forming and presenting recommendations to the court.
• Assist Care Management General Counsel in providing and presenting appropriate legal training to Care Management staff.
• Participate in utilization review process and make recommendations to court related placements diverting youth from restrictive placements into less restrictive community-based placements.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned commensurate with his/her position and qualifications.
• Act as a NYAP ambassador in all dealings with all stakeholders and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school be admitted to the Bar of Ohio and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court and maintain all requirements for continued licensing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.