Attorney II - Guardian ad Litem

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Attorney II - Guardian ad Litem

Salary

$82,645.00 - $119,316.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Appointed

Job Number

24-02476

Department

Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services

Opening Date

05/02/2024

Closing Date

7/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Class Summary

The Department of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services provides zealous legal representation for children in order to advocate for their legal rights and best interests; volunteer oversight for children in foster care by collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders; and supervision for youthful offenders utilizing the least restrictive interventions that do not compromise public safety. The office dedicates itself to achieving excellence in quality representation and effective advocacy.

Job Description

The Guardian ad Litem position is a great opportunity for an attorney interested in applying and expanding their knowledge and skills in the field of child welfare law while providing legal representation and advocacy for children alleged to have been abused or neglected, children who are the subject of custody disputes, and other child welfare matters.

Essential Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting an independent investigation regarding the best interest of the client and making recommendations to the court. The incumbent may also be responsible for client-directed advocacy. The incumbent may have the opportunity to represent the best interests of children involved in delinquency, CHINS, and guardianship matters.

Grade

The grade for this position is 105 or 106. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate

• Member in good standing of the Georgia Bar

• Admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Supreme Court of Georgia, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts of Georgia, and other courts as necessary

• Experience in child welfare and family law or equivalent training

• Valid driver’s license

• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills

• Meet the statutory requirements of being a Guardian ad Litem

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Additional requirements such as management/supervisory experience, licenses, and/or certifications

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Child Welfare Law Specialist certification or significant concentration in the study of Child Welfare Law

• Experience interviewing children and adolescents

  Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job requires a background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, credit check, and fingerprinting.

• This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period of 90 days and individual approval.

• Knowledge and application of:

• applicable laws, rules, and regulations regarding child welfare and family law

• court procedures

• research methods

• Skilled in:

• operating a computer and applicable software

• analyzing complex information

• mediating conflict

• preparing legal documents

• conducting trials, hearings and proceedings

• conducting legal research

• communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with clients, coworkers, supervisor, the public, bench, bar, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/class_spec/detailed_class_specification.cfm?ClassSpecID=37058) .

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/childadvocacyandjuvenileservices) .

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees

• Dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Immunizations

• Wellness education and incentive programs

• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Family planning benefits

• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available

• Retirement and Savings Plans

• 401(a) Defined Contribution

• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation

• Longevity pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Critical illness and accident insurance

• Hospital indemnity insurance

• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .

01

Are you currently a member in good standing of the Georgia Bar?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of experience as an attorney do you have?

• none

• less than 1 year

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years to less than 7 years

• 7 or more years

  03

  Describe your attorney experience. If none, type N/A.

  04

  Do you have a current Child Welfare Law Specialist certification?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have experience in child welfare and family law?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Describe your experience in child welfare and family law. If none, type N/A.

  07

  Do you have experience interviewing children and adolescents?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Describe your experience interviewing children and adolescents. If none, type N/A.

  09

  At this time are you under subpoena or involved in any criminal or civil litigation either as a plaintiff or defendent? Are you currently serving probation for any offense? If yes, please explain. If no, list "N/A" as your response.

  10

  Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted for a misdemeanor?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, please type N/A.

  12

  Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted for a felony offense?

• Yes

• No

  13

  If yes to the above question, please provide details. If no, please type N/A.

  14

  At this time do you have any pending criminal charges against you, including but not limited to traffic citations or domestic violence? If yes, please explain. If no, type N/A.

  Required Question

Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com