Attorney – Dependency Proceedings

Job overview

The Attorney – Dependency Proceedings role is onsite in Sacramento, CA, with compensation of $74,169–$115,545 per year based on experience and qualifications. Children’s Law Center of California advocates for children and youth in foster care systems through legal representation and multidisciplinary support.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in dependency proceedings in and out of court
• assess cases, investigate facts, apply dependency law and court rules, negotiate, prepare witnesses, and present cases. Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda
• coordinate educational, medical, mental health, and community resources
• communicate with clients through age-appropriate interviews
• manage caseloads, files, deadlines, and hearing calendars
• and collaborate with colleagues. A Juris Doctor and good standing with the State Bar of California are required
• dependency law or trial experience is preferred.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney

dependency proceedings

child advocacy

foster care

courtroom advocacy

sacramento ca

children's law center of california

$74,169-$115,545/year

california state bar

juris doctor

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• employer-matched retirement plan
• parental and other leave
• wellness program
• health care and dependent care FSA
• transit and parking benefits
• professional development funds for eligible employees
• paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• eligible bar dues.

Why this role

The organization describes flexible working arrangements depending on position requirements, professional development funds for eligible employees, and payment of current-year bar dues for eligible attorneys.

About the employer

Childrens Law Center of California is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.