State of Wyoming
ATTY99-2023-01286-Practicing Attorney-Cheyenne
State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007
ATTY99-2023-01286-Practicing Attorney-Cheyenne
Pay: $5369.87 - $6711.45 / month Location: Cheyenne/Wyoming Employment type: Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 4087687 Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of Guardian ad Litem provides high-quality legal advocacy and services to juveniles involved in abuse and neglect, children in need of supervision, and delinquency cases within the highly complex legal arenas of juvenile law. Wyoming Statutes require the appointment of a GAL in child abuse and neglect proceedings pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. 14-3-416 and 14-12-101. This is an essential position for the state and will carry a full caseload (approximately 85) for Laramie County, which has the highest number of juvenile cases in the state. This position will represent clients in court for Shelter Care Hearings, initial appearances, adjudicatory hearings, disposition hearings, review hearings, and permanency hearings. In addition, this position will attend non-court hearings such as IEPs, MDTs, family partnership meetings, and any other meetings pertinent to a client's case. Furthermore, the GAL is responsible for drafting motions on behalf of the clients. This position will work in concert with the office's legal assistants and act as the liaison between the Office of Guardian ad Litem and District One and other juvenile stakeholders (DA's office, DFS, CASA, and juvenile court). Human Resources Contact:
Alice Saldana - alice.saldana2@wyo.gov - 307-777-7667 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. Represent juveniles involved in A/N, CHINS, and delinquencies in Laramie and Platte Counties. Perform and/or manage caseloads which include interviewing and advising clients on legal issues and obligations. Investigate and analyze case materials, and conduct legal research. Prepare and submit legal documents to clients and courts, and appear in court for various hearings. Assist in disseminating cases and staffing them with other GALs. Oversee all District One and Eight cases. Participate in projects directly offered by the Office of GAL and other stakeholders. Conduct in-house training for all agency attorneys when appropriate, provide Director with updates on the development and performance of staff, and compile IV-E numbers for them and then provide them to the Director as well. PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to someone with 2-5 years of experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and training on representation and interview skills for children's developmental levels. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris doctorate. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position takes place in an average work environment. Some travel will be required. NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt 098-Office of Guardian ad Litem Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. About the company
Wyoming (/waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.
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Pay: $5369.87 - $6711.45 / month Location: Cheyenne/Wyoming Employment type: Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 4087687 Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of Guardian ad Litem provides high-quality legal advocacy and services to juveniles involved in abuse and neglect, children in need of supervision, and delinquency cases within the highly complex legal arenas of juvenile law. Wyoming Statutes require the appointment of a GAL in child abuse and neglect proceedings pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. 14-3-416 and 14-12-101. This is an essential position for the state and will carry a full caseload (approximately 85) for Laramie County, which has the highest number of juvenile cases in the state. This position will represent clients in court for Shelter Care Hearings, initial appearances, adjudicatory hearings, disposition hearings, review hearings, and permanency hearings. In addition, this position will attend non-court hearings such as IEPs, MDTs, family partnership meetings, and any other meetings pertinent to a client's case. Furthermore, the GAL is responsible for drafting motions on behalf of the clients. This position will work in concert with the office's legal assistants and act as the liaison between the Office of Guardian ad Litem and District One and other juvenile stakeholders (DA's office, DFS, CASA, and juvenile court). Human Resources Contact:
Alice Saldana - alice.saldana2@wyo.gov - 307-777-7667 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. Represent juveniles involved in A/N, CHINS, and delinquencies in Laramie and Platte Counties. Perform and/or manage caseloads which include interviewing and advising clients on legal issues and obligations. Investigate and analyze case materials, and conduct legal research. Prepare and submit legal documents to clients and courts, and appear in court for various hearings. Assist in disseminating cases and staffing them with other GALs. Oversee all District One and Eight cases. Participate in projects directly offered by the Office of GAL and other stakeholders. Conduct in-house training for all agency attorneys when appropriate, provide Director with updates on the development and performance of staff, and compile IV-E numbers for them and then provide them to the Director as well. PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to someone with 2-5 years of experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience and training on representation and interview skills for children's developmental levels. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris doctorate. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position takes place in an average work environment. Some travel will be required. NOTES:
FLSA: Exempt 098-Office of Guardian ad Litem Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. About the company
Wyoming (/waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.
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