Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary
Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented attorney to join our public defense legal team in representing indigent parents, and children in child welfare proceedings- dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights.
Responsibilities
- Litigation through all phases of the child-welfare proceedings from shelter-care hearing until reunification, or termination of parental rights, including, but not limited to court-appearances for review hearings, pre-trial litigation, and trials.
- Attend and participate in out-of-court- sessions, including meetings, that are geared towards case resolution.
- Attend all scheduled meetings to address services, and the general welfare of the clients.
- Communication, and collaboration with DCYF, and necessary professionals to ensure efficient and expedient case resolution.
- Schedule and attend meetings with the clients, including driving to the clients' locations for meetings and in-person visits.
"Other tasks as may be assigned and necessary.
Skills
-Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw, and Lexis+
- Proficiency in legal writing.
- An ability to effectively litigate cases and represent clients in court.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Must be willing to drive to clients' locations for meetings and in-person visits.
- Must be located in WA state, or willing to relocate.
Bar Admission
- WA state license is preferred
- Recent graduates, newly admitted attorneys, and out-of-state attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Will consider WA state Admission and Practice Rule 8 or Rule 9 candidate if the candidate qualifies and is willing to be admitted in WA state.
Job Types: Full-time
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Application
If interested, please email you resume to: Ify@icalf.org or contact the office directly at: 360-828-0190.