STAFF ATTORNEY III

Full-time

No

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
invites applications for the position of:

STAFF ATTORNEY III

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE
DIVISION: Central Management
OPENING DATE: 09/14/22
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
SALARY: - Hourly
$80, - $91, Annually
PAY GRADE: 0832A
JOB TYPE: Non-Union (99)
NAME OF BARGAINING UNIT UNION: Non-Union (99)
LOCATION: 6 Cherrydale Court, Cottage 43, Cranston, RI 02920
SCHEDULED WORK DAYS: HOURS OF WORK Monday - Friday; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
WORK WEEK: Standard Hours
ASSIGNMENT(S)/COMMENTS: Office of the Child Advocate
JOB NUMBER: 2899-10000-30
CLASS DEFINITION:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Office of the Child Advocate ensures the protection of the legal, civil and special rights of the children in the care of the Department of Children, Youth and Families. The office also represents the interests of children who are in voluntary placement with the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Duties to include any and all activities necessary to fulfill the statutory mandates of the Office of the Child Advocate statute.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Assist with Victim Compensation Program claims, and preparation of corresponding documentation and reports required by the Program.
Serve as the Guardian ad litem in any case as assigned by the Child Advocate or Assistant Child Advocate.
Assist with legal advocacy for children and youth referred to our office by the RI Family Court.
Attend any and all meetings regarding clients or as assigned.
Provide legal research, legal analysis and/or any reports as requested by the Child Advocate and Assistant Child Advocate.
Respond to inquiries as they relate to children in the care of the Department.
Assist with the response to legal questions posed in inquiries regarding children in DCYF care.
Legislative advocacy pursuant to the statutory mandate of the office.
Provide trainings to Guardian ad litem and special advocates as assigned.
Assist with Court ordered investigations and represent the OCA in Family Court pursuant to each investigation, as requested.
Assist with the review of DCYF and other documentation when there is a child fatality, assist with the preparation of chronologies, subpoenas, or other required documentation necessary to complete an investigation.
Assist the legal staff monitor all legal issues at the Training School and petition the Family Court, as needed.
The Staff Attorney’s responsibilities are subject to change and will be expected to perform other related duties as necessary.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The Staff Attorney III shall possess a . from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Rhode Island for at least three (3) years. Applicant will be expected to obtain their Federal Court license within one (1) year of employment. Valid driver’s license, BCI and CANTS check required.







SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The Staff Attorney III shall possess a . from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Rhode Island and a willingness to obtain a Federal Court license. Must have been admitted to practice for at least three (3) years.

A valid drivers license, BCI and CANTS check required.



AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) PROVISIONS:

Reasonable Accommodations: If an applicant is unable to perform any essential job functions because of his/her disability but can achieve the required results by means of a REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, then the individual shall not be considered unqualified for the position.
Medical Information: Any medical exams required for this position will be performed after a conditional offer of employment has been made in accordance with the Rules/Regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: Note: All interviewees will be required to complete a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire (CS-14B) at the time of the first interview or anytime thereafter. Conviction is not necessarily a bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits. Per RIGL§ 28-5-6(4), "CONVICTION means, for purposes of this chapter only, any verdict or finding of guilt after a criminal trial or any plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a criminal charge."

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908




Position #2899-10000-30
STAFF ATTORNEY III
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STAFF ATTORNEY III Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. This position requires that the applicant be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and that the applicant maintain such membership as a condition of employment. Are you currently a member of the RI Bar?
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* Required Question

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