Job Title: Attorney – Kinship Caregiver (Family) Law Project Job Responsibilities: - Conduct client intake and interviews in person, on the telephone, and at community-based organizations, sometimes in the evenings. - Research legal issues and draft memoranda. - Represent kinship caregivers, primarily petitioners, in Family Court in guardianship, custody, and private placement adoption proceedings, and special immigrant juvenile status petitions. - Provide advice and ...
Position Title: Public Defender - (25142835) Job Overview: Public Defenders serve as defense attorneys for indigent clients and others in criminal and civil cases who are entitled by law to assistance of counsel. They are expected to exercise professional judgment and render competent legal services for all cases handled by the **Members Only** This includes dealing with felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, youth court proceedings, involuntary mental health or developmental disab
Associate Attorney Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The associate attorney will be responsible for assisting in the practice areas of estate planning, business planning, elder law, probate matters, and trust administration. Key responsibilities include: - Drafting estate planning documents - Preparing guardianship and conservatorship pleadings - Preparing deeds - Preparing business planning documents - Preparing pleadings for decedents' estates - Assistin
Job Title: Guardian Ad Litem Office, 5th Circuit - Managing Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney for the Guardian ad Litem Office in the 5th Circuit is tasked with providing leadership and legal counsel for the Guardian ad Litem program, representing children in judicial dependency court proceedings. The role involves assisting the Guardian ad Litem Circuit Director in implementing policies and procedures in consultation with the **Members Only**. Managing Attorneys are
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel V APS/DDS Job Responsibilities: - Provide representation and counsel to the **Members Only**. - Primary responsibility in representing and providing counsel to the Adult Protective Services division, including filing and representation in district court guardianship proceedings for vulnerable adults. - Offer legal counsel and representation to the Department of Human Services’ Developmental Disabilities Services division, focusing on matters relat...
Job Title: Children's Attorney (in guardianship court) Job Responsibilities: The Children's Attorney will represent children in guardianship actions as part of the Children's Attorneys Project at the organization. The primary responsibility is to advocate for the rights of children in guardianship court, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are preserved and enforced. The attorney will be a pioneer in this emerging area of practice, helping to shape and enforce m
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in court hearings and other legal proceedings. - Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation. - Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and estate planning documents. - Assist in negotiations and settlement discussions. - Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates on case progress. - Collaborate with team members on case strategies and legal approaches. Educ
Job Title: Probate Litigation Associate Job Responsibilities: - Lead and manage all phases of probate litigation, which includes handling cases such as trust contests, will challenges, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and contested guardianship/conservatorship proceedings. - Conduct thorough legal research and draft various legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, and appellate filings. - Represent clients effectively in various leg
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Draft clear and precise legal documents including pleadings, motions, memoranda, and correspondence tailored to various practice areas. - Assist senior attorneys with case preparation by managing case files, corresponding with clients, scheduling consultations, and appointments. - Provide support to clients through phone calls and in-person visits. - Maintain detailed records of legal activities and administrative documen
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including a child welfare professional and potentially a community volunteer or pro bono attorney. - Provide thorough and accurate information to dependency judges regarding the children under the court’s jurisdiction. - Conduct independent investigations of case facts, review case files for legal issues, and develop legal ...
Job Title: Self-Help Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Self-Help Attorney is responsible for administering self-help services in legal areas such as family law, guardianships, conservatorships, small claims, restraining orders, evictions, and debt collection. Under general direction, the attorney implements and administers a family law program that provides legal services to litigants who are not represented by counsel. The role involves facilitating and expediting family l
Job Title: Guardian Ad Litem Office, 1st Circuit- Senior Attorney - 21016311 Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney at the **Members Only** is responsible for providing independent legal representation to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida's dependency court proceedings. The primary duties involve representing children as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which includes a child welfare professional and potentially a community volunteer or pro bono attorney. The Se
Job Title: Litigation Attorney (Georgia-Barred) Job Responsibilities: - Handle all phases of civil litigation, including: - Drafting pleadings, motions, and demand letters. - Managing written discovery. - Preparing cases for court. - Appear in court to argue motions and hearings. - Take and defend depositions. - Communicate directly with clients, providing clear guidance and regular updates. - Work collaboratively with the law firm's fiduciary litigation team. - Manage ma
Job Title: Guardian ad Litem Office, 10th Circuit - Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent children assigned by the **Members Only** as part of a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on achieving permanency and normalcy for the child. - Work under the supervision of the Managing Attorney or designee, with the potential for a flexible remote work schedule post-onboarding. - Handle cases involving contact with individuals in stressful situations, exercising discretion with confidential
Job Title: Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney at the Guardian ad Litem Office, 6th Circuit, is responsible for providing independent legal representation to abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Florida's dependency court proceedings. The attorney will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes a child welfare professional and potentially a community volunteer or pro bono attorney. The work involves contact with individuals in stres
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Advise clients on business transactions, including entity formation, contract drafting/review, mergers, acquisitions, and related corporate matters. - Represent clients in IRS dispute resolution, including audits, appeals, collections, and related controversies. - Support clients with probate and trust administration, including court filings, required notices, and guiding personal representatives and trustees through the
Job Title: Assistant County Attorney III - Human Services Job Responsibilities: The Assistant County Attorney III - Human Services plays a pivotal role in legal matters pertaining to the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is directly accountable to the County Attorney. This position involves serving as the primary liaison with the DHS, providing legal advice, and ensuring compliance with the annual contract between the County Attorney's Office and DHS. Key responsibiliti
Job Title: Associate Attorney JG: 28 Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney position involves serving in a confidential capacity and undertaking a variety of legal tasks. These responsibilities include: - Researching legal questions and issues. - Organizing complex investigations. - Preparing and presenting complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts. - Providing legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service,
Job Title: Attorney JG: 23 Job Responsibilities: Attorneys in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service provide legal representation and advocacy for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities and those alleged to need mental health services. Their responsibilities include: - Conducting legal research and providing advocacy services. - Preparing cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in courts. - Representing clients in legal matters such as civil and crimin
Job Title: Senior Attorney JG: 26 Job Responsibilities: Senior Attorneys in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) operate with substantial independence and serve in a confidential capacity. Their primary responsibilities include: - Researching legal questions and issues related to mental and developmental disabilities. - Organizing investigations pertinent to legal cases. - Preparing and presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts. - Providing legal researc
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney will engage in a variety of tasks to support the legal needs of clients in the area of wills and estates. Responsibilities include: - Meeting and consulting with clients to understand their needs and provide legal guidance. - Drafting legal documents such as petitions, motions, and estate-planning instruments. - Keeping clients informed of progress and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. - Ap
Job Title: Attorney - Adult Guardianship Division Job Responsibilities: - Serve as attorney and agent for the Public Guardian when appointed as guardian by the Probate Court for a person with disabilities. - Appear in court on behalf of the Public Guardian across various divisions including Probate, Law, Municipal, and Chancery. - Advocate effectively and professionally in front of judges, hearing officers, and administrative law judges. - Develop and maintain a comprehensiv
Job Title: Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney Job Responsibilities: The position is for a full-time associate attorney at a law firm specializing in Elder Law, located just outside of Portland, Maine. The attorney will be responsible for working directly with clients and senior attorneys on a variety of tasks. This includes handling all aspects of client files and assisting with: - Estate planning - Special needs planning - Trusts - Probate - Guardian/conservatorships - As
Job Title: Attorney (OFRA #10116819) Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal representation for children, youth, eligible adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties involved in abuse or neglect proceedings, Families in Need of Court Ordered Services (FINCOS), or Fostering Connections proceedings. - Handle proceedings for termination of parental rights, adoption, and other related legal matters. - Draft legal documentation including memos, petitions, proposed orders, dis
Job Title Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities - Represent beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, and other parties in litigation under . Titles 14, 36, and 46, including guardianships, conservatorships, will/trust contests, fiduciary misconduct, elder abuse, financial exploitation, and more. - Advise clients on legal risks, strategies, and next steps throughout the litigation process. - Communicate proactively with clients about case status, deadlines,
**Job Title: Guardian ad Litem Office, 13th Circuit - Attorney** **Job Responsibilities:** 1. Represent children as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Florida’s dependency court proceedings, focusing on achieving timely permanency and normalcy for the child. 2. Conduct independent investigations of case facts, identify legal issues, develop legal strategies, file pleadings, and motions, and attend court proceedings such as hearings, depositions, and mediations. 3. Engag...
Job Title: Senior Attorney - Guardian ad Litem Office, 2nd Circuit Job Responsibilities: The Senior Attorney position within the Guardian ad Litem Office involves representing children in Florida's dependency court proceedings. The attorney works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a child welfare professional and potentially a community volunteer or pro bono attorney. Key responsibilities include: - Conducting independent investigations and reviewing case file
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: The largest family law firm in Northeast Florida is seeking an attorney with a minimum of two years of experience. The responsibilities for this position include: - Handling a caseload with a working knowledge of family law, estate planning, guardianship, and probate. - Demonstrating compassion, drive, and the ability to be a self-starter capable of multi-tasking. - Engaging in trial activities, as family law and trial experience ar
Job Title: Elder Law Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Work closely with and report to the Elder Law Practice Group Director, Deputy Directors of Litigation, and Executive Director. - Organize and participate in community outreach events, training, and community education events. - Be familiar with and follow all organization and funder policies, and all applicable state, federal, and local regulations. - Develop broad legal expertise in elder law. - Travel and work thr
Job Title: Associate Attorney JG: 28 Job Responsibilities: The Associate Attorney serves in a confidential capacity and is responsible for researching legal questions and issues, organizing complex investigations, and preparing and presenting complex cases before administrative tribunals and trial and appellate courts. The role involves providing legal research and advocacy services within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel adminis
Job Title Senior Attorney Job Responsibilities - Serve in a confidential capacity with substantial independence from supervision. - Research legal questions and issues, organize investigations, prepare, and present cases before administrative tribunals and courts. - Provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration, or other units. - Oversee a departmental law guardian program.
Job Title: Attorney JG: 23 Job Responsibilities: The Attorney will work under direct supervision and serve in a confidential capacity. The primary responsibilities include researching legal questions and issues, preparing cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in courts, and performing other related duties. Attorneys will provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Services, attorney disciplinary committees, 18B panel administration,
Job Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: Associate Attorneys in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) are tasked with providing legal representation and advocacy for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, as well as those alleged to require mental health services. Key responsibilities include: - Researching legal questions and issues. - Organizing complex investigations. - Preparing and presenting complex cases before administrative tribunals an
Job Title: Senior Attorney JG: 26 Job Responsibilities: Senior Attorneys within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service operate with considerable independence and are responsible for a variety of legal tasks. Their duties include researching legal questions and issues, organizing investigations, and preparing and presenting cases before administrative tribunals and courts. They provide legal research and advocacy services in the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, attorney disciplinary c
Job Title: Attorney JG: 23 Job Responsibilities: - Serve in a confidential capacity under direct supervision. - Research legal questions and issues. - Prepare cases for administrative proceedings and litigation in courts. - Provide legal research and advocacy services within the Mental Hygiene Legal Service and other units such as attorney disciplinary committees and 18B panel administration. - Offer legal representation and advocacy to individuals with mental and developmen
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel/HIPAA Privacy Officer Job Responsibilities: The Assistant General Counsel/HIPAA Privacy Officer position is a highly responsible role within the organization, reporting directly to the Department General Counsel. The primary responsibilities include: - Assisting and advising assigned facilities on personnel matters, which encompass employee leave and discipline issues, addressing inquiries from federal and state agencies, and representin
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Attorney at the organization will work on civil law matters such as family law, guardianship, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. The role involves working independently and as part of a team to achieve positive results for clients. Attorneys will collaborate with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Work independently and as part of a team to obtain positive results for clients in civil law matters, including family law, guardianship, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. - Collaborate with superior legal professionals in civil litigation and administrative law to strategize and advocate on behalf of clients. - Engage in significant litigation, including large-s
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Attorney will be part of a civil practice team at the organization, working to improve the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in the community. This role involves handling civil law matters such as family law, guardianship, disaster recovery, veterans' legal services, victims' advocacy, public benefits, and real property law. Attorneys are expected to work both independently and collaboratively with superior legal pro
Job Title: Disability Advocacy Project Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal assistance to clients dealing with intellectual, mental, or physical limitations. - Offer legal representation and assistance in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. - Handle cases involving eligibility for public assistance and Medicaid benefits. - Deliver a full range of legal services, including counsel and advice, referrals, representation in a
Job OverviewA law firm seeks an Estate Planning and Probate Attorney in Dallas, Texas. This role offers experienced attorneys the opportunity to focus on probate litigation, including guardianships, will contests, and trust disputes, without the need to generate new business and oversee trust and estate planning matters, including drafting wills and all aspects of probate and estate administration to e