Juvenile Court Attorney

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to provide full-time attorneys to represent juveniles and/or parent(s) of juveniles that appear before the Court, primarily in Richmond County for Dependency, Deprivation and CHINS cases. Attorney will have experience practicing in a Juvenile Court setting and a passion for working with youthful offenders. Key Responsibilities: As Required: Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. - Conducts legal research; identifies the facts of legal matter; reviews legal opinions and various legal publications for research purposes; determine laws applicable to issue before court; drafts. Legal documents/memoranda on court cases, writs, and specific pints of law - Prepare orders for the Judge to review and sign - Evaluates and analyzes orders and motions, and monitors orders and motions for compliance with Judicial Rules, Regulations and Guidelines - Consult with assigned Judge and other Judges and Attorneys as needed - Collaborate with local and state agencies to support the needs of the youth and their families - Keep accurate records of legal documents Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctorate (Required): Experience: Experience with the defens...