Attorney

Our employees and volunteers share a belief in the ProKids vision of a safe, permanent, and nurturing home for every child. ProKids is seeking a full-time and a part-time attorney. The role includes responsibility for legal representation of ProKids as well as ongoing support and legal advice to CASA Managers/Guardians ad Litem and CASA Volunteers. These positions may be Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, depending upon legal experience with child protection. Eligible candidates must be licensed and in good standing in Ohio.

All ProKids employees help create a new cycle of growing up safe and secure, fundamentally changing the future for our children and our entire community.

Note that ProKids does not accept phone call inquiries.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR BOTH POSITIONS ARE BELOW. 

TITLE: SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

PROGRAM: Litigation Team

TEAM RESPONSIBILITY: Provides CASA volunteer /GAL support and legal advocacy to achieve good outcomes for children. Develops capacity within the child welfare community to serve our children and their families.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY: Provides legal advice and advocacy.

SUPERVISED BY: Litigation Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises volunteers for maximum impact.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides legal representation, including but not limited to:

· Ongoing support and legal advice to CASA Manager(s), GAL(s), and CASA Volunteer(s)

· Preparing motions and other legally required documents

2. Participate in information meetings and provides training as needed with outside groups.

3. Supervises ProKids volunteer attorneys and legal interns as assigned.

4. Acts as a mentor to ProKids’ staff and volunteer attorneys as assigned.

5. Assists Litigation Director, as needed, in development and implementation of litigation policies and procedures including but not limited to:

· The management of special projects and related personnel as assigned

· Participates in, develops, and leads, in collaboration with Professional Development team, community-facing legal education as assigned.

6. Represents a strong model of child advocacy to Committed Community and general community. Including but not limited to:

· Providing information and guidance for essential stories.

· Developing capacity within child welfare community to serve children and families.

· Establish and maintain strong, close working relationships with the court and service community.

7. Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives. Including but not limited to:

· Input, review, and evaluation of all research findings.

· Recommendation for program changes and improvements.

· Providing raw data.

· Communicating all financial needs and expenses.

8. Communicates need for volunteers and provides assistance in designing and implementing volunteer training. Supervises, manages, supports, evaluates, and communicates on-going status of volunteers.

9. Attends all staff meetings and establishes effective relationships with co-workers.

10. Performs duties in accordance with ProKids’ objectives and in compliance with relevant standards and agency commitments.

11. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
minimum education/training (degrees, certifications, and licenses) necessary to enter the job; minimum job-related, and industry experience and qualifications/skills required to handle the responsibilities of the job

EDUCATION: Valid law license to practice in Ohio and be in good standing

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of experience practicing as an attorney in child protection law.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a high level of comfort learning new technologies

2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids

3. Advanced knowledge of the child protection system and Hamilton County Juvenile Court

4. Strong supervision and coaching skills required.

5. Proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential case matters

6. Excellent litigation skills required.

7. Ability to work successfully in a team and toggling between communication styles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift 40 pounds

· Normal activities associated with work in an office setting

· Stooping, standing, carrying objects and overhead lifting

TITLE: STAFF ATTORNEY

PROGRAM: Advocacy

TEAM RESPONSIBILITY: Provides CASA volunteer / GAL and legal advocacy to achieve good outcomes for children. Develops capacity within the child welfare community to serve our children and their families.

POSITION FOCUS: Provides legal advice and advocacy.

SUPERVISED BY: Litigation Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Volunteer(s).

Responsibilities

1. Provides legal representation, including but not limited to:

· Ongoing support and legal advice to CASA Manager(s), GAL(s), and CASA volunteer(s).

· Preparing motions and other legally required documents.

2. Represent a strong model of child advocacy to Committed Community and general community. Including but not limited to:

· Providing information and guidance for essential stories.

· Developing capacity within child welfare community to serve children and families.

· Establish and maintain strong, close working relationships with the court and service community.

3. Participate in informational meetings and provides training as needed with outside groups.

4. Assists with the setting and evaluation of all agency goals and objectives. Including but not limited to:

· Input, review, and evaluation of all research findings.

· Recommendation for program changes and improvements.

· Providing raw data.

· Communicating all financial needs and expenses.

5. Communicates need for volunteers and provides assistance in designing and implementing volunteer training. Supervises, manages, supports, evaluates, and communicates on-going status of volunteers.

6. Attend & provide assistance with all ProKids activities & events as requested.

7. Performs duties in accordance with ProKids objectives and in compliance with relevant standards and agency commitments.

8. Attends all staff meetings and establishes good teamwork with co-workers.

9. Provides assistance with events as requested.

10. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
minimum education/training (degrees, certifications, and licenses) necessary to enter the job; minimum job-related, and industry experience and qualifications/skills required to handle the responsibilities of the job

EDUCATION: Valid law license to practice in Ohio and be in good standing

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of experience practicing as an attorney in child protection law.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a high level of comfort learning new technologies

2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles embraced by ProKids

3. Knowledge of the child protection system and Hamilton County Juvenile Court

4. Proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential case matters

5. Excellent litigation skills required.

6. Ability to work successfully in a team and toggling between communication styles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift 40 pounds

· Normal activities associated with work in an office setting

· Stooping, standing, carrying objects and overhead lifting