Child Attorney II

Fulton County•Fulton County Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This unclassified position in the Office of the Child Attorney provides legal representation, advice, and counsel to juveniles during court and related proceedings, including motions, hearings, mediations, and appeals. The role is distinguished from Child Attorney I by its responsibility for guiding junior lawyers and interns and its requirement for at least three years of prior law experience. The Child Attorney II serves as lead counsel for juvenile clients, develops and investigates cases, communicates with and counsels child clients, and participates in multidisciplinary meetings to address client services and case status. The position also maintains current knowledge of applicable law and procedures, processes legal and case documentation, and communicates with a range of internal and external parties to coordinate work and resolve issues. The position requires a Juris Doctorate, three years of experience as a lawyer, a valid Georgia driver's license, and certification from the State Bar of Georgia. Applicants are evaluated based on education and experience documented in their applications. If selected, applicants must provide an official, accredited college transcript at the time of employment for degrees or coursework used to qualify.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree.
At least three years of experience as a lawyer.
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Possess and maintain certification from the State Bar of Georgia.
Demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions and the ability to learn, comprehend, and apply county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Document the minimum required knowledge, skills, education, and experience in the application.
If selected, provide an official, accredited college transcript at the time of employment for degrees or coursework used to qualify.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and direction to junior lawyers and interns, including monitoring work, assisting with complex matters, providing technical expertise, delivering training, and contributing information for performance evaluations.
Serve as lead counsel representing juvenile clients in court and related proceedings, including arguing client positions, examining witnesses, handling evidence, researching and drafting motions and petitions, issuing subpoenas, filing appeals, communicating with parties, and maintaining case files.
Develop case theories and investigate allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect; interview and prepare witnesses; review evidence, records, evaluations, and legal documents; use experts; and prepare legal research memorandums, briefs, and notes.
Visit child clients in their placements and educational settings; interview, counsel, and advise them about their cases, proceedings, options, consequences, and legal strategies.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings and communicate with case managers, attorneys, foster parents, educators, medical and mental health professionals, and others to address client services and needs.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, professional developments, and trends through reading, professional affiliations, training, and continuing education; attend or conduct meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
Receive, review, prepare, process, forward, and retain court, educational, medical, and other documentation, including motions, briefs, pleadings, permanency forms, and case-closure forms; maintain computerized and hardcopy records.
Operate and maintain a motor vehicle and use a personal computer and relevant software, as well as general office or other equipment, to perform essential functions.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, clients, judges, court staff, witnesses, contractors, professionals, parents, the public, agencies, and other individuals to coordinate activities, exchange information, review work, and resolve problems.
Perform other related duties as required.