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Staff Attorney
The candidate will advise and represent low-income clients in civil actions with a focus on preventing domestic violence, obtaining custody and child support for victims of domestic violence, handling housing cases, conducting community education, and performing other tasks as assigned. Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina and have a demonstrated commitment to legal advocacy for the poor; litigation experience preferred.
Staff Attorney - Custody Advocacy Program
Duties: Gathering and review of all pertinent legal, educational, health, mental health and documents related to a child and related parents in order to assess best interest needs and representation needs. Attendance and participation as child's attorney in all court hearings. Conducting interviews as needed with children and parents and others involved in each case. Supervision of volunteers in each case. Filing and scheduling mot...
Attorney
Duties: Represent the best interests of minor children who are caught in the middle of high-conflict custody cases. Handle substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, parental alienation, and physical and/or sexual abuse. Work with a volunteer attorney and a volunteer custody advocate on each case to complete an appropriate investigation. Work first and foremost to resolve disputes outside of court.
Mental Health Attorney – Children’s Defense
Responsibilities: Will primarily represent all children voluntarily or involuntarily committed to locked treatment facilities in County. Represent the expressed interest of all children, less than 18 years of age, who are voluntarily or involuntarily committed to any locked psychiatric hospital or psychiatric residential treatment facility in Mecklenburg County. Assist the Children’s Defense Team in covering ...
Mental Health Attorney - Children’s Defense Team
Responsibilities: Represent the expressed interest of all children, who are voluntarily/involuntarily committed to any locked psychiatric hospital or psychiatric residential treatment facility in Mecklenburg County. Assist the Children’s Defense Team in covering delinquency hearings when needed. Handle cases as distributed by the Director of Children’s Defense. Communicate with treating clinicians rega...
Temporary Domestic Violence Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for representing victims of domestic violence. Duties may include: providing legal representation and advice to low-income clients, screening and interviewing clients, representing eligible clients in domestic violence court, providing outreach and legal education, and other responsibilities that may be assigned. North Carolina Bar license is required. A commitment to assisting low-income people is need...
Juvenile Defense Attorney
Duties: Represent children in delinquency matters in County Juvenile Court. Represent the expressed interest of all children, up to 16 years of age, who are facing delinquency charges in County Juvenile Court. Handle cases as distributed by the Director of Children’s Defense. Meet with child clients and their families to prepare for court hearings and educate children and families on issues related to the rights of children. Communicate wit...
Staff Attorney
The candidate primary responsibility will be serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and dating violence. This is a full-time, temporary position that is dependent on the availability of grant funds. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income North Carolinians. The attorney's primary responsibility will be representing victims seeking protective orders...