Judicial Consultant

Casey Family Programs • REMOTE-Location Negotiable, CO

1d • $133,085 - $233,013

About The Position

The Judicial Consultant is part of Casey Family Programs’ Judicial Engagement Team and leads efforts to identify, develop, and support promising practices in court improvement. The team applies specialized expertise in judicial and court systems and advances systems integration and alignment with federal policy to strengthen outcomes for children and families.

The role works to identify and address court-practice gaps, provide technical assistance and best-practice resources, train judges and attorneys, and promote collaboration among court systems, child welfare agencies, legislative bodies, and state Supreme Courts. The position also supports judges in informing state legislation and builds a national network of mentor judges.

This is a regular full-time position that may require travel up to 50% or more. Compensation varies by candidate location and applicable market zone, as well as knowledge, skills, and experience. The position remains open until hiring needs are met and may close at any time without notice.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience as a full-time jurist, including at least 5 years presiding over juvenile court cases.
• Knowledge of judicial policy and practice as they relate to public child welfare.
• Experience in strategic planning, systems integration, and operational achievement of goals, with an in-depth understanding of multi-state child welfare systems.
• Demonstrated experience and successful collaboration with state child welfare agencies and other public- and private-sector partners.
• Experience with Internet research and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, PageMaker, and SharePoint; ability to learn other pertinent software programs.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure and stressful work environment and manage stress and self-care.
• Ability to lift and reach for light objects and to type and work at a computer for extended periods as a primary job function.
• Ability to protect confidential information and follow relevant policies and protocols.
• Ability to travel, potentially up to 50% or more of the time.
• When driving on Casey business, ability to adhere to vehicle safety guidelines and qualify for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Identify, influence, and disseminate court best-practice models, methodologies, and technology, including identifying court-practice gaps at state and local levels.
• Provide technical assistance and best-practice resources to help reduce court-practice gaps and, ultimately, the number of children in foster care.
• Train and educate judges and attorneys on identified court practices and technology, preparing them to mentor other local court systems in their state and nationwide.
• Promote collaboration among local and state court systems, child welfare agencies, and legislative bodies.
• Influence state Supreme Courts to promote and lead safe-reduction principles.
• Serve as a resource to judges to inform state legislation.
• Build and promote a national network of mentor judges.
• Protect confidential information by following relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in handling and sharing information.
• Travel locally and occasionally out of town as required; driving on Casey business may require use of a personal vehicle and compliance with vehicle safety and insurance qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Accrual of 12 days of annual leave and 12 days of sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year and one personal holiday each calendar year.
• Eligible employees may receive up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care, subject to tenure qualifiers.
• After 10 years of continuous, full-time regular employment, employees in good standing may take a three-month sabbatical with pay.
• Opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed