Attorney II - Lawrenceville, United States - Gwinnett County (GA)

Gwinnett County (GA) Lawrenceville, United States

1 month ago

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Description

Class Summary

The Department of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services provides zealous legal representation for children in order to advocate for their legal rights and best interests; volunteer oversight for children in foster care by collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders; and supervision for youthful offenders utilizing the least restrictive interventions that do not compromise public safety.

The office dedicates itself to achieving excellence in quality representation and effective advocacy.

Job Description

The Guardian ad Litem position is a great opportunity for an attorney interested in applying and expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of child welfare law while providing legal representation and advocacy for children alleged to have been abused or neglected, children who are the subject of custody disputes, and other child welfare matters.

Essential Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting an independent investigation regarding the best interest of the client and making recommendations to the court.

The incumbent may also be responsible for client-directed advocacy.

The incumbent may have the opportunity to represent the best interests of children involved in delinquency, CHINS, and guardianship matters.

Grade

The grade for this position is 105 or 106. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate
Member in good standing of the Georgia Bar
Admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts of Georgia, and other courts as necessary
Experience in child welfare and family law or equivalent training
Valid driver's license
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
Meet the statutory requirements of being a Guardian ad Litem
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Additional requirements such as management/supervisory experience, licenses, and/or certifications

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

Child Welfare Law Specialist certification or significant concentration in the study of Child Welfare Law
Experience interviewing children and adolescents

Other Job Requirements/Information

This job requires a background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, credit check, and fingerprinting.
This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period of 90 days and individual approval.
Knowledge and application of: applicable laws, rules, and regulations regarding child welfare and family law

* court procedures
* research methods

Skilled in:
* operating a computer and applicable software
* analyzing complex information
* mediating conflict
* preparing legal documents
* conducting trials, hearings and proceedings
* conducting legal research
* communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with clients, coworkers, supervisor, the public, bench, bar, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note:

The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure.

To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors.

The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation.

Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials.

These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity:
We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability:
We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity:
We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity:
We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation:
We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

Hiring Process
FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at or email

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