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Associate Attorney needed for Santa Rosa office
Location:
Santa Rosa, CA
Description:
Practice Area: Family Law - General, Job Type: Attorney, Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 1 Years, Santa Rosa office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with experience. The candidate will be responsible for handling a full caseload of parent or child clients at all stages of juvenile dependency proceedings, as brought pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 300. Will be serving allegations of parental abuse or neglect, which often involve domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health. Representation includes client interviews, maintaining frequent client contact, responding to calls, texts, and electronic mail in a timely manner, conducting ongoing investigations and continual assessment of the cases, and preparing for and participating in all hearings. Works collaboratively and meets regularly with a multi-disciplinary team which includes in-house social workers and senior attorney mentors. Communicate frequently with their mentor, ask questions, and follow given advice. Meet with and interview clients at various places, including the attorney's office, court, or a place most convenient for the client. Looking into ancillary issues such as criminal cases, housing, and qualification for government assistance as necessary to protect clients interests. Perform legal research and writing and subpoena witnesses determined to be relevant. Correspond and communicate with interested parties such as relatives, opposing counsel, service providers, court-appointed special advocates, and social services personnel regarding placements, the case status, and rights of clients; and address all issues needed. Conduct frequent contested and non-contested appearances, pre-court staffings, hearings, and trials for parties in proceedings. Participate in ongoing, intensive training to build their knowledge of the law, strengthen courtroom skills and develop a deeper understanding of issues germane to dependency practice. Participate in general office duties, including maintaining electronic files and data entry of case information in the Juvenile Court Automated Tracking System (JCATS). May make public appearances or presentations to assist in the advancement of issues benefiting clients. Must be an active Member in good standing of the State Bar of California.Additional Skills: The candidate should have strong written and verbal skills. Must have interest and ability in working with parents, children, and youth, and with low-income diverse ethnic communities. Should have ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Ability to drive with valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to the use of an automobile needed.
Education/experience:
1 To 2 Years
Company:
BCG Attorney Search
Posted:
May 1 on BCG Attorney Search
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