Juvenile Rights Practice Entry Level Staff Attorney- Fall 2023

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Juvenile Rights Practice Entry Level Staff Attorney- Fall 2023
The candidate will represent clients in Family Court litigation, including fact-finding, dispositional and post-dispositional hearings. Will conduct direct client representation and institutional assignments including intake and case coverage. Conduct out-of-court case preparation including interviewing, investigation, document review, and witness preparation. Draft motions, orders, bills/demands, and other documents. Counsel and interview clients. Consult and advocate with service providers. Identify issues and resources. Collaborate with colleagues across Juvenile Rights, Civil, and Criminal practice areas. Seek compliance with court orders, regulatory requirements, and agency policies. Ensure that the child has a voice in all decisions made about their life. Engage in ongoing professional development and training. Other duties as assigned. Must have Law Grad or Attorney with 3 years of experience. Should have legal advocacy and or litigation experience. Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred. Commitment to children’s issues and youth justice is needed. Must have demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities. Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and their family members is required. Must have strong written and oral advocacy skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a high-volume practice is needed.

Deadline: January 6, 2023.

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