Child Welfare Staff Attorney

Key Responsibilities :

• Represent clients in all phases of juvenile dependency proceedings (Welfare & Institutions Code 300).
• Conduct client interviews, maintain frequent communication, and ensure timely responses to calls, texts, and emails.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, trials, and legal proceedings, including legal research and writing.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of social workers and senior attorneys.
• Advise clients about their rights and legal proceedings in a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed manner.
• Work on ancillary legal issues, including criminal cases, housing, and government assistance qualifications.
• Engage in witness contact (lay and expert), subpoenas, and correspondence with parties involved in cases (relatives, opposing counsel, service providers, etc.).
• Handle contested and non-contested appearances, pre-court staffings, hearings, and trials.
• Make appellate filings, including writs and notices of appeal, and argue for necessary appellate relief.
• Maintain accurate records, data entry in JCATS, and regular meetings with DLS staff and Executive Team.
• Participate in ongoing training to build legal expertise, enhance courtroom skills, and deepen knowledge of dependency practice.
• Contribute to program development, public presentations, and community engagement.

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