DSS Attorney Supervisor
About The Position
Buncombe County Health and Human Services is hiring for our Attorney Supervisor. This position reports to our Health and Human Services director. The Attorney Supervisor directly supervises 4 Attorneys and 1 Program Manager who oversee 3 paralegals and 2 administrative staff for a total of 10 staff. This team provides all legal support for Social Work Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services cases and judicial orders. This position is hybrid, meaning the candidate will work both in office and remotely. The selected candidate must reside or relocate within a 2-hour drive of downtown Asheville. The purpose of this position is to oversee the work and personnel of the Social Work Legal Unit; serve as legal counsel and provides a full range of legal services for cases associated with the Department of Social Services in Buncombe County.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor Degree and four (4) years of experience in the general practice of law; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in the general practice of law with trial experience; preferably with experience in family and juvenile law.
- License to practice law in the State of North Carolina
Responsibilities
- Provide Personnel/Team Management to ensure a competent workforce.
- Ensure efficient and effective workflows, implement changes in work practices and procedures as needed to modify unit functioning according to programmatic and departmental needs.
- Consult and work with the Program Managers and Division Managers to implement organizational strategies.
- Develop and implement Division wide training plans related to the practice model related to legal matters.
- Assure compliance with all applicable policy, rules, and governmental statutes (local, state, and federal) specific to all program areas as well as all county and human resource policies covered by local, state, and federal laws.
- Prepare cases for trial by performing research, interviewing witnesses, and talking with experts as it relates to the case and presents cases in court.
- Prepare legal documents such as petitions, motions, and appeals.
- Draft court orders and/or oversee the drafting of orders by Paralegal staff.
- Provide legal consultation to the HHS Director and other leadership and staff concerning legal matters arising in the course and scope of the duties of assigned programmatic work.
- Contribute to building a Trauma Responsive Culture that emphasizes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts throughout services provided by the legal team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
