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    Attorney Assistant - Atlanta, GA, United States - City of Atlanta

    City of Atlanta
    City of Atlanta Atlanta, GA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

    Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained.

    Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta The purpose of this position is to provide legal representation for indigent clients charged with city ordinance and misdemeanor traffic violations in the Atlanta Municipal Court.

    Attorneys work with an interdisciplinary team of advocates to identify issues such as addictions, mental illness, homelessness and unemployment in order to link clients with needed social services and civil/legal needs.

    Supervision Received

    Attorneys work in teams supervised by a senior attorney that consults with junior attorneys and guides the development of case strategy and case management plans.

    Thorough communications with the client, to include meetings to review facts of the case, explain the law, court process and options for addressing the case.

    When underlying needs are identified, the attorney will insure linkage to community services through county, state and federal resources and non-profit service providers.

    Development of case management plans, to include identification of investigatory needs, motions and research needs, collateral legal and personal consequences, and linkage to social services.

    Administrative tasks include documenting case files and maintaining a master calendar that reflects court dates and status of all cases assigned.

    Attorneys are required to provide daily docket details to data entry support staff for electronic case management and workload tracking.

    Working knowledge of criminal law and procedure as demonstrated by education and experience
    Excellent oral advocacy skills required
    Excellent research and writing skills required
    Experience with the following civil practice areas a plus: family law, real estate, estates and wills, social security and other public benefits, elder law, immigration
    Experience in fields of mental health, drug addictions, homelessness, and unemployment desired
    Dual degrees in social work and/or social work and psychology classes/training desired
    Spanish speaking skills a plus
    Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.

    Capable of working under stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail, tight deadlines and advocacy in the courtroom.

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