Attorney II - Social Services

Pitt County Government • Greenville - Pitt County, NC

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About The Position

The Attorney II represents the Department in Child Protective Services actions and ensures the legal needs of the program are met. The attorney coordinates legal training for child welfare workers and other workers designated by the Director, and provides advice and assistance regarding the release of legal information to other agencies and entities. The role also provides assistance in Child Support and Adult Services matters when requested by other Attorney IIs or workers, and supports other Attorney IIs in appellate Child Welfare cases when requested.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized school of law and one year of professional legal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
• Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
• Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation.
• Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants claiming a military preference must provide a DD 214.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department in Child Protective Services actions.
• Ensure the legal needs of the program are met.
• Coordinate legal training for child welfare workers and other workers designated by the Director.
• Advise and assist with the release of legal information to other agencies and entities.
• Assist with Child Support and Adult Services matters when requested by other Attorney IIs or workers.
• Assist other Attorney IIs with appellate Child Welfare cases when requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree