Gwinnett County Government · 6 hours ago
Attorney II-AT15 - Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services
Gwinnett County, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGwinnett County Government is dedicated to providing legal representation and advocacy for children through its Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services department. The Attorney II position focuses on protecting children's rights, overseeing foster care, and representing children in custody disputes and other child welfare matters.
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Responsibilities
Provides legal representation for children alleged to have been abused or neglected
Provides oversight for children in foster care
Conducts independent investigations to determine the best interests of the child
Makes recommendations to the court
Provides legal representation for children in custody disputes and other child welfare matters
Represents children's best interests in delinquency, Children in Need of Supervision (CHINS), and guardianship cases
Court Hearings
Trials
Staff Meetings
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate and five (5) years of experience as an attorney; or
An equivalent combination of education & experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered
Member in good standing of the Georgia Bar
Admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts of Georgia, and other courts as necessary
Experience in child welfare and family law or equivalent training
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
Meet the statutory requirements of being a Guardian ad Litem
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Child Welfare Law Specialist certification or significant concentration in the study of Child Welfare Law
Experience interviewing children and adolescents
Company
Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is a government agency offering public safety, infrastructure, and economic development services to citizens.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dorothy Parks
Chief Information Officer
Matthew Puckett
Chief Information Security Officer
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