Attorney - Office of Juvenile Officer

Jackson County Missouri; United States; Presencial; USD 67.059 - 83.803; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Vacation and sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Jackson County Missouri seeks an attorney to represent the chief juvenile officer in legal matters. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing for court, and ensuring the juvenile office’s compliance with laws and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be licensed to practice in Missouri, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and additional leave.

Formación

• Valid license to practice law in Missouri and membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal representation to the chief juvenile officer.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Attend court appearances and represent in hearings.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of general law

Trial and appellate procedure

Analytical and decision-making skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge of ethics and professional responsibility

Educación

Graduation from an accredited law school

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Department and Salary

Office of Juvenile Officer County or State funded: County Exempt or Non-exempt: Exempt Paygrade: C-118 Salary pay range: $67,059.20 - $83,803.20 annually

Basic Function and Responsibility

This is complex and varied professional legal work in providing research, counsel, and representation of the chief juvenile officer. The attorney and the chief juvenile officer and designee(s) have an attorney‑client relationship and the attorney for the chief juvenile officer acts as legal counsel to, and a representative of, the chief juvenile officer and designee(s) by providing legal research, analysis, counsel and representation of the chief juvenile officer in hearings, trials and appeals, and ensuring the effective execution of legal services, consistent with the direction of the chief juvenile officer, seeking results consistent with the statutory responsibilities and directives of the chief juvenile officer and in the best interest of the children and families served by the court. The attorney will effectively communicate within the office, and with other juvenile offices, court administration, agency partners, community stakeholders, and community members.

Characteristic and Assigned Duties

(The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.)

• Provide timely and effective legal representation to the chief juvenile officer.
• Maintain an active caseload, reviewing referrals for filing and litigating cases consistent with statutory authority, applicable case law, rules of procedure and evidence, consistent with best practices in child welfare, and the operational procedures and directives of the chief juvenile officer, while considering the best interest of the children and families served by the court.
• Participate in court appearances and preparation for trials and hearings through legal research, conferring with appropriate parties and timely drafting of legal briefs, pleadings and memoranda, in order to recommend, seek and achieve an appropriate disposition to meet juveniles’ needs and best interests.
• Ensure the proper completion and retention of office records.
• Rotate on‑call attorney responsibilities with other attorneys within the office, to ensure availability of an attorney for agency partners including evenings, weekends and holidays, and to review referrals for appropriate filing/disposition.
• Attend meetings to represent the juvenile office, as assigned by the chief juvenile officer.
• Maintain and increase knowledge and skill of juvenile law, trial and appellate work, by reviewing trends, legislation, statutes and case law on a state and federal level and by attending educational conferences and trainings.
• Receive calls during off duty hours and respond to problems as required, which may involve return to work site.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Supervision Received: The chief juvenile officer is the appointing authority. The chief juvenile officer and chief deputy juvenile officer provide general supervision. Direct supervision is provided by an attorney who is the Trial Team Leader.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general law, state laws, established precedent and sources of legal references.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence, and practice and procedure in state trial and appellate courts.
• Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and specialized knowledge related to individual cases and issues, in effective written form and oral presentations.
• Ability to implement best practices regarding principles, methods and techniques as applicable to the safety, care, treatment and discipline of children.
• Ability to work and relate in a positive fashion toward individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Juvenile Office, and with other Juvenile Offices, agency partners, community stakeholders, the community and court administration.
• Ability to make and implement complex decisions in accordance with statutes, case law, regulations, rules of procedure, policies, operational procedures and directives of the chief juvenile officer and designee(s).
• Ability to effectively speak publicly, and to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, verbally and in written format.
• Knowledge and strict observance of ethics and professional responsibility incumbent upon lawyers, including maintenance of confidential information.
• Ability to operate standard office machines, including a personal computer, computer software and programs, and case management software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Current license to practice law in the State of Missouri and membership in good standing with the Missouri Bar Association.

Background Screening and Additional Checks

• All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process.
• Certain positions may also require additional checks, including but not limited to education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments, as applicable to the responsibilities of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave, and a pension plan.
• Plus many more.