What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Advocate Attorney I-III position at Chatham County, GA?
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Description
Do you have your Juris Doctorate Degree and a passion for child advocacy? Then, consider applying for Child Advocate Attorney in the Chatham County Child Advocate Office.
May be hired as Child Advocate Attorney I-III, based on Experience Level. Salary commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Level.
Examples of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Indigent Defense, you
- Perform professional legal work involved in representing the legal rights and best interests of abused and neglected children in dependency matters before the Chatham County Juvenile Court.
- Investigate abuse allegations and litigate dependency cases before the Juvenile Court.
- Provide legal representation, including case investigation, legal research, evaluation, and strategic preparation for dependency court proceedings.
- Represent clients at all stages of their cases.
- Provide ongoing case monitoring and advocacy by collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure that clients’ well-being needs are met, and that permanent homes and caretakers are identified.
- Regularly visit child clients and communicate with Department of Family and Children Services case managers, other attorneys, foster parents, educators, and medical and mental health professionals.
- May supervise staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia.
- Must be a Member in Good Standing of the State Bar of Georgia.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
