Associate Attorney

I. C. AMADIOHA PLLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

I. C. AMADIOHA PLLC in Vancouver, Washington is looking for a compassionate Associate Attorney to join their child welfare practice. The role involves representing clients throughout the juvenile dependency system, with responsibilities that include legal research, drafting, and litigation.

The ideal candidate should be admitted to the Washington state Bar or be eligible soon. Strong communication and a willingness to travel for client meetings are essential. Training is provided for candidates without prior child welfare experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare law is preferred, but training is available.
• Active admission with the Washington state Bar or eligible for admission.
• Excellent drafting skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in child welfare proceedings, including various hearings.
• Draft legal documents like pleadings and motions.
• Meet regularly with clients in trauma-informed ways.
• Collaborate with DCFY for case resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Child welfare law

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

I.C. Amadioha Law Firm

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our child welfare practice which entail representing children, and parents, respectfully, as they navigate the juvenile dependency system. The ideal candidate should possess some experience in child welfare law, but we are willing to train. This role requires excellent legal research and drafting skills, as well as the ability to litigate effectively on behalf of our clients, including trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients through all phases of child welfare proceedings, including shelter-care hearings, disposition hearings, review hearings, permanency planning hearings, and trials for termination of parental rights.
• Meet regularly with children, and parents, as the case may be, in developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed ways.
• Draft pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and engage in discovery process.
• Communicate, and collaborate with DCFY to ensure efficient, and expedient case resolution.
• Willing to travel to clients' locations for in-person visits, and meetings.

Bar Admission

Active admission and in good standing with the Washington state Bar (or eligible to be admitted soon)

Physical and Travel Requirements

Must be willing to travel to various court locations, and out-of-office client meetings (e.g. foster homes, schools, detention facilities)