Trial Attorney & LGBTQ+ Liaison, TAY Advocate (Remote)

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Framingham (MA)

Hybrid

USD 81,000 - 147,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Trial Attorney/LGBTQ+ Liaison will provide direct representation to transition age youth in CAFL cases including Care and Protection, Child Requiring Assistance, and Permanency for Young Adult, with specialized training and case consultation to FJA staff and CAFL private panel attorneys, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth.

They will serve as the point person for LGBTQ+ issues, coordinating with stakeholders like the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth, and will be assigned to a catchment area

Qualifications

Three years of experience representing youth, young adults, or parents in CAFL cases is preferred.
Experience representing LGBTQ+ youth is preferred.
Strong litigation, writing, and oral presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct representation of transition age youth in CAFL cases at trial level (C&P, CRA, PYA).
Develop and deliver training on LGBTQ+ youth representation and related topics.
Advise FJA staff and CAFL private panel attorneys on LGBTQ+ youth cases; conduct legal research and writing.

Skills

Legal experience

LGBTQ+ liaison

Advocacy

Job description

They will serve as the point person for LGBTQ+ issues, coordinating with stakeholders like the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth, and will be assigned to a catchment area

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