Youth & Family Services Attorney - Litigation & Policy

Mecklenburg County; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 84 000 - 126 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mecklenburg County seeks an attorney to provide legal advice and representation to the Department of Social Services, Office of Youth and Family Services (YFS). This exempt role involves drafting legal opinions and documents with varying complexity, and directing guidance on matters of evidence and procedure.

Under direct supervision, the attorney will advise staff, prepare pleadings and subpoenas, and represent the department in court, mediations, and appellate matters, supporting child welfare

Qualifications

• JD required; licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
• Exempt position; pay based on education, skill, experience and internal equity.
• No experience required

Responsabilités

• Provide legal opinions and draft a variety of documents with varying complexity.
• Represent Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services in court proceedings, mediations and appeals.
• Advise the YFS staff on abuse and neglect laws and processes; provide training as needed.
• Prepare pleadings, subpoenas, and other court documents; coordinate with witnesses.
• Communicate with court personnel, staff, and other attorneys to schedule cases; refer complex issues upward.

Connaissances

Active Listening

Effective communication

Analytical reasoning

Research skills

Case management

Formation

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Mecklenburg County seeks an attorney to provide legal advice and representation to the Department of Social Services, Office of Youth and Family Services (YFS). This exempt role involves drafting legal opinions and documents with varying complexity, and directing guidance on matters of evidence and procedure.

Under direct supervision, the attorney will advise staff, prepare pleadings and subpoenas, and represent the department in court, mediations, and appellate matters, supporting child welfare