Court Liaison

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

CommuniCare seeks a Court Liaison to coordinate communication among facilities, residents, families, legal representatives, and the court system. You will manage court-related documents, schedule hearings, and ensure residents’ legal and care needs are clearly represented.

You will collaborate with clinical and social services teams, provide updates to stakeholders, and help resolve issues affecting placement, treatment, or discharge while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court processes and resident advocacy.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance required.
• Experience with trauma-informed care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between facilities, residents, families, attorneys and court personnel.
• Manage court-related documentation and track hearings.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain accurate court-related and clinical documentation.
• Advocate for resident needs and ensure care plans reflect court decisions.
• Support discharge planning and placement decisions affected by court involvement.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Court liaison

Case management

HIPAA compliance

EHR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CSW or LSW preferred

Job description

CommuniCare is seeking a Court Liaison to coordinate communication between our facilities, residents, families, legal representatives, and the court system. In this role, you will manage court-related documentation, schedule and track hearings, and ensure residents’ legal and care needs are clearly represented. You’ll collaborate closely with clinical and social services teams, provide updates to stakeholders, and help resolve issues impacting placement, treatment, or discharge. This position requires strong organization, professionalism, and compassion in supporting resident-centered, legally compliant care.
Serve as primary liaison between CommuniCare facilities, residents, families, attorneys, and court personnel
Coordinate, track, and document all court hearings, orders, and legal communications related to residents
Prepare, organize, and maintain accurate court-related and clinical documentation
Communicate court outcomes and requirements to interdisciplinary clinical and social services teams
Advocate for resident needs, ensuring care plans reflect legal directives and court decisions
Support discharge planning and placement decisions impacted by court involvement
Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies
Identify and escalation complex legal or risk issues to leadership and appropriate stakeholders
Participate in team meetings and care conferences to align legal, clinical, and social needs
Court liaison coordination
Case management
Knowledge of court processes
Behavioral health and social services familiarity
Resident advocacy
Crisis de-escalation
Electronic health record (EHR) documentation
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Report writing and documentation
Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Certified Social Worker (CSW) or LSW preferred, where applicable
Background in criminal justice, social work, or behavioral health preferred
Training in trauma-informed care or de-escalation techniques a plus
Notary Public or paralegal coursework beneficial but not required