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The candidate should have a passion for equity and justice for children and youth involved in the child welfare system to provide legal representation for children 8-17 in dependency proceedings; 0-17 in termination proceedings; and youth 18-21 participating in the extended foster care program. Must be a Licensed member in good standing of the Washington State Bar. Ability and willingness to meet OCLA’s Children’s Representation Program Standards for Attorney, including Participation in OCLA’s case activity and outcome tracking requirements and use of OCLA’s Case Activity, Reporting and Oversight System (CAROS); Participation in eight (8) hours of child welfare-related training and CLEs on an annual basis, including one (1) hour of training related specifically to issues of equity in the child welfare system; Maintaining professional liability insurance; Submitting to semi-annual reviews by CRP staff as part of the CRP’s oversight function; Engaging in regular consultation with CRP Program Counsel on issues relating to the provision of contracted legal representation is required. Must have familiarity with RCW 13.34 and other statutes, court rules, and procedures pertaining to dependency, extended foster care, and termination proceedings. Commitment to providing standards-based, culturally sensitive, and equity-informed representation to children and youth is required. Must have the ability to employ effective, trauma-informed communication with children and youth consistent with their developmental ability to understand. Should have a commitment to investigating and raising issues relating to racial inequities and systemic biases that are prejudicial to the child or youth, in consultation with the child or youth.

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