What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Childrens Law Center?
Staff Attorney
The Children's Law Center (CLC) represents children in custody/visitation, paternity, guardianship, domestic violence and connected child protective cases. Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the staff attorney will work to effectuate the mission of CLC to provide children with a strong and effective voice in legal proceedings.
Major Purpose of Position
The staff attorney must be able to handle a high volume of cases from intake through trial. Under the supervision of the borough director, the staff attorney will ensure that CLC maintains high standards of representation and client services.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Conduct interviews with clients and other individuals;
Handle court appearances and part coverage;
Subpoena or otherwise obtain all necessary documentation in order to prepare cases;
Maintain comprehensive and well organized case files;
Regularly handle intake, comprehensively prepare cases for conference, negotiation or trial;
Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy and facilitate its implementation;
Properly evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a case;
Explore alternatives to litigation and negotiate the best possible resolution for clients;
Collaborate with the Writing, Social Work, Paralegal and Client Services teams to best represent CLC clients;
Communicate with other disciplines in a timely manner, as necessary;
- Ensures all required administrative case managemen tasks are completed and submitted by established deadlines;
Incorporate the use of technology both in substantive practice and in management of daily calendar;
With supervisory support, evaluate conflicting demands and prioritize workload;
Regularly respond to client, community and staff concerns;
Attend training sessions pertinent to practice; and
Perform other duties as requested.