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Childrens Justice Initiative Program Staff Attorney
Minnesota LawyerStaff Attorney for the Children's Justice Initiative improving court proceedings and child outcomes in Minnesota. Collaborates with judges and stakeholders to enhance legal representation and child well-being.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review, study, research, and annotate laws, court decisions, documents related to child protection
- Respond to legal inquiries from external stakeholders
- Prepare for and respond to federal audits in collaboration with the Department of Children, Youth and Families
- Provide project management for the court improvement program
- Develop tools for internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance
- Conduct outreach to various teams within the child protection system
Requirements
What you’ll need- Law degree from an accredited college or university
- Licensed to practice law in Minnesota, with active status and in good standing
- 5-7 years of experience in the child protection system, with at least three years of experience with child protection legal work
- Knowledge of laws, court rules, and sources of legal reference
- Extensive knowledge of juvenile law, specifically child protection and permanency legal proceedings
- Knowledge of court practices and procedures
- Ability to research complex legal problems and apply legal principles
- Knowledge of project planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health and wellness benefits
- Enhanced fertility benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pension
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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Hard Skills & Tools
law degreechild protection legal workjuvenile lawcourt practiceslegal researchproject planningimplementation techniquesevaluation techniques
Soft Skills
communication skillsproject managementcollaborationoutreach
Certifications
licensed to practice law in Minnesota