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Staff Attorney - Council for Children's Rights
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Description:
Council for Children's Rights is seeking a full-time staff attorney to join its Custody Advocacy Program (CAP). CAP attorneys represent the best interests of minor children who are caught in the middle of high-conflict custody cases. These cases routinely involve highly sensitive issues such as mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, alienation, and emotional/physical abuse. The staff attorney will work closely with a volunteer attorney and volunteer custody advocate on each case to complete an investigation and subsequently resolve the dispute through settlement, or represent the child(ren)'s best interests in a custody trial. Flexible/Remote opportunities available and will be discussed at time of hire. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by July 15, 2022. Responsibilities: Represent the best-interests of children in court-appointed, high-conflict custody cases. Handle a caseload as distributed by the Director of CAP. Oversee the volunteer attorney and custody advocate assigned to each case. Alongside the case team, conduct a thorough investigation, including interviews, home and school visits, records review, and meetings with the child(ren) and the team. Direct settlement conferences involving pro se and/or represented parties. Handle preparation for and litigation in periodic hearings and custody trials. Be prompt and professional in all communications inside and outside of court. Adhere to all Council for Children's Rights policies and procedures. Commit to and participate in an agency culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience. Must possess excellent communication skills and expertise in dealing with adults and children from diverse backgrounds who are in crisis situations. Must be self-motivated and have the ability to handle a large caseload. Must be able to work effectively within the team structure of CAP, across programs in the agency, and as a participant in a culture of philanthropy. Must conduct oneself with the highest integrity in all interactions, with a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to child advocacy; a desire to serve the community in dismantling systems of oppression; familiarity in approaching situations through a trauma-informed and race-equity lens; experience in family law; and/or previous volunteer experience with CAP. No calls, emails, or visits please . For immediate consideration, please formally apply online and provide a resume and cover letter. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned. The Agency's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
Company:
Children Family Services Center
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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