DEPENDENCY ATTORNEY - ENTRY LEVEL

Richard A. Ciummo & Associates; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard A. Ciummo & Associates is seeking a full-time attorney to represent parents in juvenile dependency cases. Responsibilities include handling contested and uncontested hearings, advising clients on their legal rights, conducting legal research, and preparing necessary petitions.

The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, and able to manage high volume workloads with confidentiality and professionalism. Visit www.ciummolaw.com for more information.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Punctual, organized, and dependable.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Capability to handle high volume case loads.

Responsibilities

• Represent parents in contested and uncontested hearings.
• Interview and advise clients about the dependency process.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Prepare writ petitions for appellate court review.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professional demeanor

Organized

Dependable

Confidentiality

High volume case management

Job description

Law firm specializing in juvenile dependency cases has an immediate opening for a full time attorney position.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent parents in both contested (bench trials) and uncontested detention, jurisdiction, disposition, review and termination of parental rights hearings;
• Interview and advise clients of the dependency process and their legal rights prior to each hearing;
• Perform legal research;
• Prepare writ petitions for review by appellate courts when necessary.

Attributes Required

• Positive attitude and a professional demeanor at all times
• Punctual, organized and dependable
• Ability to handle work of a confidential and sensitive nature
• Ability to handle high volume case loads

For more information visit www.ciummolaw.com