Senior Staff Attorney

ProKids

Cincinnati (OH)

Hybrid

USD 67,000 - 81,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with matching contributions

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

ProKids in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to provide legal advocacy for CASA/GALs to improve outcomes for children in the child welfare system. The role develops capacity within the child welfare community and partners with the team to support families.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least one in-office day weekly, with standard office hours and ongoing training opportunities. JD and Ohio license are required, with extensive abuse/neglect litigation experience preferred.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate required and active Ohio license to practice law.
5+ years of abuse, neglect, dependency litigation experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of child welfare and juvenile court processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and related tools.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing legal representation and advice to CASA Managers, GALs and volunteers.
Prepare motions, documents, and appear at court hearings.
Mentor and supervise junior staff attorneys and volunteers as needed.
Develop and implement litigation policies and procedures with the Litigation Director.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Ohio License to practice law

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

ProKids is a nonprofit agency that provides outstanding volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children in Hamilton County, who through no fault of their own, are in the child protection system. We recruit, train, and support CASA Volunteers to provide a powerful voice to these children.

Children assigned to a CASA Volunteer are successful. A national study shows that children with CASA volunteers spend less time in long-term foster care and move less often. At ProKids, our Outcome Measures demonstrate the effectiveness of CASA Volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Staff Attorney will provide CASA/GAL(s) with legal advocacy to achieve good outcomes for children. Develops capacity within the child welfare community to serve our children and their families.

LOCATION

This position will be hybrid with a minimum of 1 day per week required to be in the office, as well as for team and staff meetings and ProKids events and trainings. Other in-office days may be required based on the position and will be determined by the supervisor. ProKids office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES – Team Members

Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to ProKids’ strategic goals, mission and vision.
Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and achieve desired outcomes.
Identify process improvement opportunities and make recommendations.
Support team and cross-team collaboration.
Contribute to an inviting and inclusive workplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides legal representation, including but not limited to:
Ongoing support and legal advice to CASA Manager(s), GAL(s), and CASA volunteer(s).
Prepare motions and other legally required documents and appear at court hearings.
Ensure compliance with data management processes.
Mentor new staff attorneys and legal volunteers as requested.
Assists Litigation Director, as needed, in development and implementation of litigation policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
The management of special projects and related personnel
Participates in, develops, and leads, in collaboration with Professional Development team, community-facing legal education as assigned.
Acts as a mentor to ProKids’ staff and volunteer attorneys as assigned.
Represents a strong model of child advocacy to committed community and general community, including but not limited to:
Providing information and guidance for essential stories.
Developing capacity within child welfare community to serve children and families.
Establish and maintain strong, close working relationships with the court and service community.
Participate in information meetings and provide training as needed with outside groups.
Attend and provide assistance with all ProKids activities and events as requested.

GENERAL PROKIDS RESPONSIBILITIES

Engage in role-related growth by staying current with best practices, participating in relevant training, and applying new learning to enhance individual and organizational performance.
Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of other team’s programs and practices to encourage good communication and collaboration.
Benchmarks with other CASA programs and organizations for best and leading practices.
Ensures the effective representation of ProKids to external organizations and individuals.
Communicates the need for volunteers and assists in designing and implementing volunteer training.
Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.
Ensures common office spaces are ready for the next person, maintained, and stocked with essential supplies. Notifies Business Operations of maintenance and supply needs.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctorate Degree and active Ohio License
5+ years of Abuse, Neglect, Dependency litigation related experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications
Understanding of the child protection system and juvenile court system
Understanding of the foster care system, custody and termination of parental rights
Understanding of the impact of trauma, abuse and neglect on children and families

KEY COMPETENCIES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills, organized, efficient and able to multi-task
Work effectively across teams
Adhere to policies and compliance requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds
Ability to reach overhead or below shoulders

ProKids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees and families served.