Child Welfare Associate Attorney
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Full Job Description
Must be an active licensed member of the Georgia Bar. No experience necessary!
We offer bonuses, gas stipend, 4 weeks paid time off, and firm wide holiday paid time off. This is a remote position other than in person hearings as scheduled. Boutique law firm in Metro Atlanta. We provide legal services necessary to protect abused and neglected children as well as elderly/disabled adults.
Responsibilities Include
Providing legal guidance and representation for the Department of Human Services Department of Family and Children Services - for child abuse and neglect cases as well as adult protective services cases.Drafting and filing petitions and presenting evidence to the court in child abuse and neglect cases.Preparing motions and orders.Handling trials and hearings in the Juvenile Court of Clayton County.Prepare legal memoranda and briefs.Researching legal issues.
If you are a self-starter and can work without assistance while pushing our clients cases forward in the most efficient, caring manner possible send us your resume.. You must be a detail oriented person capable of handling the caseload using workflows as well as normal critical thinking. Our Firm handles DFCS cases as the Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) in Clayton County. We also handle family law cases (divorce, custody, adoption, etc).
Include two or three things for which you are most proud. They do not have to be work related. Include a writing sample, an updated resume and share it with hector.shaw@w3global.com
Although this is a remote position because we practice in Metro Atlanta and court is back in session in person, we prefer a candidate in Metro Atlanta.
Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week
Benefits
401(k)401(k) matchingPaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistance
License/Certification: Georgia Bar License (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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