CASA Attorney I

Job description

CLASS TITLE: CASA ATTORNEY: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: The purpose of the class is to provide legal representation to CASA volunteers and staff providing advocacy for children in abuse / neglect proceedings in Richland County Family Court, and to perform related professional and administrative work as required. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings. ESSENTIAL TASKS: The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Provides legal advice to and represents Guardians ad Litem and Volunteers Supervisors in court proceedings. Interprets complex legal and policy issues and maintains detailed knowledge of changes in pertinent legal doctrine. Prepares cases for Family Court; diagnoses cases and determines best case strategies; interviews clients, family members and others involved in assigned cases; researches legal issues affecting cases; applies the law to cases; determines outcome de...