Attorney I-III - Child Representation Office

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Job Summary

The Travis County Child Representation Office provides high-quality legal representation to children and youth involved in the Travis County child welfare system. Attorneys will build professional and trusting relationships with clients, collaborate with a wide variety of other professionals and community members, and advocate for the clients’ needs both in and out of the courtroom.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the first-third in a series of seven attorney-related job classifications within the Attorneys job family. This classification handles cases and matters that are moderately complex and may result in moderate consequences with supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with child-clients and provide legal counsel in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and advocate for their position.
• Review all relevant records and case-related information.
• Communicate regularly with clients, and case contacts such as foster parents, kinship resources, DFPS case workers, service providers, and school personnel.
• Attend case planning meetings.
• Participate in out-of-court advocacy with service providers, schools, placements, and DFPS.
• Draft briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas, and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports.
• Respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare cases for trial: collect, organize and prepare evidence, information and other legal materials.
• Represent clients at bench and jury trials: conduct direct and cross examination of witnesses, admit evidence, and make opening and closing statements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:
J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND one to three (1-3) years of licensed attorney work experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred Qualifications: