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Attorney I

Alamance County Government
Alamance County Government Salary
Burlington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025
JOB
This position is a fast paced, subject sensitive position that requires being on-call and working outside of typical business hours. It requires the ability to learn quickly, multi task across multi diverse areas of the law and be self-directed. There are stringent deadlines and timeframes that must be meet to assure the best interests of children and families as well as to avoid negative financial consequences. You will work more than 40 hours per week and may have to work late or come in early with little notice. Provides legal advice, advocacy and representation to the Alamance County Department of Social Services (DSS) and its various units on legal matters and represents DSS in court for adult protective services, child protective services, child support, personnel and various other areas. Ensures all legal mandates are met. Interprets federal and state statutes, regulations and policies and advises staff on how to comply with same. Handles district court, administrative hearings, as well as appellate level work. Assists in training DSS staff regarding relevant laws, local rules, policies, and procedures. Is a representative of DSS on various committees and a liaison with community partners and stakeholders.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Handles legal work for DSS, which may involve regular courtroom responsibilities and appearances.Files juvenile court petitions, motions and discovery as well as draft orders.Files incompetency petitions and all necessary documents as well as protective orders regarding disabled and/or elderly adults.Advises staff having legal problems on policy questions and operating problems.Performs related work as assigned.Performs legal research, drafts pleadings and organizes caseload.Assures cases comply with all federal and state laws, including but not limited to timeframes (as failure to do so can have significant negative impacts on DSS and individuals).Provides legal advice regarding all areas covered by DSS.Performs legal duties as assigned and requested by Supervising Attorney.Works closely with legal team.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education & Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required from an ABA accredited school of law. Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.Human Services experience in abuse/neglect, dependency cases, children support, adult services and/or personnel issues, preferred.Computer Skills: Prior experience with Microsoft Windows suites of products.License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license. Licensed by the State Bar of North Carolina and in good standing as a licensed practicing attorney.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)Physical Demands Stand F Walk O Sit F Manually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Talk/Hear CSee C Taste/Smell N Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. OPush/Pull12 lbs. or less O13-25 lbs. O26-40 lbs. O41-100 lbs. OOther Physical Requirements•Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a standard office environment court houses and other common places that legal staff frequent.

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