Attorney II-AT15 - Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services

Full Job Description

Essential Duties

• Provides legal representation for children alleged to have been abused or neglected.
• Provides oversight for children in foster care.
• Conducts independent investigations to determine the best interests of the child.
• Makes recommendations to the court.
• Provides legal representation for children in custody disputes and other child welfare matters.
• Represents children's best interests in delinquency, Children in Need of Supervision (CHINS), and guardianship cases.

Public Speaking Duties

• Court Hearings
• Trials
• Staff Meetings

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and five (5) years of experience as an attorney; or
• An equivalent combination of education & experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• 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
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
• Meet the statutory requirements of being a Guardian ad Litem
• Valid driver’s license

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

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

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Qualifications

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 ProcessFAQsGwinnett 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.