Attorney — Dependency Proceedings

Job overview

The Attorney role is onsite in Lancaster, California, with an annual salary of $88,510–$118,946, based on experience and qualifications. The attorney reports to a Supervising Attorney and supports Children’s Law Center of California’s legal representation of children and youth in dependency proceedings. The attorney investigates and analyzes assigned cases, advocates in and out of court, prepares legal filings, and coordinates with clients, families, court personnel, social workers, and service providers. The work advances clients’ interests and access to services through direct legal representation and multidisciplinary advocacy.

What you'll do

• Assess case issues and advocate for clients
• investigate facts and direct social work investigators as appropriate
• apply dependency law, statutes, and court rules
• negotiate with counsel
• prepare witnesses and use evidentiary rules
• draft motions, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and reports
• interview clients and follow up on requests and court orders
• manage caseloads, files, deadlines, and hearing calendars.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney

dependency proceedings

children’s legal services

court advocacy

case management

lancaster ca

children’s law center of california

$88,510–$118,946/year

california bar

juris doctor

client advocacy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee assistance program
• medical, dental, and life insurance
• employer-matched retirement plan up to 6% for eligible employees
• parental and other leave options
• fitness/wellness program
• health and dependent-care FSA
• transit and parking benefits
• professional development funds for eligible employees
• paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• current-year bar dues for eligible attorneys.

Why this role

A Juris Doctor degree, good standing with the State Bar of California, and a valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required. Dependency law or trial experience is preferred.

About the employer

Childrens Law Center of California is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.