Salary:
$60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year commensurate with relevant experience
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Law Degree from an accredited law school AND an active license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- One (1) year of legal representation experience involving social work related issues or Juvenile Court dependency matters is preferred.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass background check and drug screening/medical examinations as required for the position.
Position Summary:
Overview:
Duties:
- Litigates juvenile dependency hearings in the Juvenile Division of the Court of Common Pleas on behalf of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families.
- Represents the Office of Children, Youth, and Families in hearings before Juvenile Court hearing officers.
- Drafts legal documents, reviews and approves dependency petitions, and gathers and distributes discovery to opposing counsel.
- Develops case theory for presentation at adjudication hearings and prepares witnesses for testimony.
- Attends hearings before various agencies, such as the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
- Provides legal support and guidance to the Office of Children, Youth, and Families and the County Department of Human Services through participation in meetings and conducting legal research.
- Provides legal counsel to various agencies within the County Human Services Department - in particular, the Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) and the Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
- Argues the County's position in State appellate courts as needed.
- Reviews and approves contracts.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, and Municipal law
- General trial tactics and procedures
- Judicial and administrative procedures and Rules of Evidence
Skill in:
Ability to:
- Assess client situations and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work with a diverse and challenging client population
- Prepare various legal documents, e.g., contracts, legal briefs, etc.
- Review and analyze proposed statutes, rules, and regulations
- Develop productive working relationships with attorneys, other County employees and the public
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Travel to OCYF regional offices and regional hearing offices as needed.
Residency:
Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference:
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D