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Family Law Attorney in Charlotte, NC

Council for Children's Rights. Apr 17,2020 Nov 08,2019 Location USA Charlotte NC
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Public Interest

Attorney

Family Law

Min 4 yrs required

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Attorney - Custody Advocacy Team The candidate will represent the best interests of minor children who are caught in the middle of high-conflict custody cases. These cases routinely involve highly sensitive issues such as mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, alienation, and emotional/physical abuse. Will work closely with a volunteer attorney and volunteer custody advocate on each case to complete an investigation and subsequently resolve the dispute through settlement, or represent the child(ren)'s best interests in a custody trial. Represent the best-interests of children in court-appointed, high-conflict custody cases. Handle a caseload as distributed by the Director of CAP. Oversee the volunteer attorney and custody advocate assigned to each case. Work closely with the volunteers assigned to each case to conduct a thorough investigation, which includes parent interviews, home visits, records review, meetings with the child(ren), collateral calls/meetings, school visits and team meetings. Direct settlement conferences involving pro se and/or represented parties. Handle preparation for and litigation in periodic hearings and custody trials. Be prompt and professional in all communications inside and outside of court. Adhere to all Council for Children's Rights policies and procedures. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina with 4+ years of litigation experience. Should have strong communication skills and expertise in dealing with adults and children from diverse backgrounds who are in crisis situations. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to child advocacy, experience in family law, and/or previous volunteer experience with CAP.

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