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Public Interest
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 5 yrs required
Staff Attorney Duties: Represent clients from their first appearance in Juvenile Court to their last. Parents in these cases face allegations by ranging from neglect to abuse of children, including substance abuse, untreated mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, lack of childcare, and other issues affecting parents’ ability or resources to care for children. Provide dedicated, zealous, client-directed legal defense while addressing underlying issues that bring families into the system. Collaboration with in-house social work and mentor parent staff enhances achievement of client goals. These teams work to reduce foster care entries, shorten lengths of stay in foster care, promote frequent and high quality visiting arrangements, and ensure that families receive services that are well-tailored to expediting safe and lasting reunification. In court almost daily, where they frequently conduct hearings and trials, often on an expedited timeline. Expected to provide diligent and zealous representation, including litigating contested issues, filing motions, and litigating interim writ appeals, as well as conducting out-of-court advocacy and settlement negotiation. Will work closely with the interdisciplinary staff, as well as relevant community partners, to provide holistic assistance on collateral issues affecting clients’ dependency matters. May also participate in systemic advocacy, supervise law school interns, and engage in coalition-building efforts with aligned community-based agencies. Maintain updated case data, client legal notes, and legal files.
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: A range of levels of experience, from junior to seasoned attorneys, to fill new positions in expanding attorney staff. Must be members of the California Bar or awaiting admission and have excellent litigation skills, including strong written and oral advocacy ability. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as applicants with other second-language proficiency. Must demonstrate professionalism, as well as self-reflective interpersonal and communication skills. Staff must possess an ability to work as part of a team, and a desire to embrace both the exhilaration and challenges of a new and innovative legal practice in a complex and quickly evolving field. Value is placed on relevant experience in dependency or juvenile law as well as connected disciplines, e.g., criminal defense, civil legal services, disability rights law, civil rights law, and immigration defense, among other areas. Must have the organizational skills necessary to maintain an active, high caseload and the willingness to participate in developing and implementing systems that promote efficient case management. Staff Attorneys
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