Assistant County Solicitor - CYF (Children, Youth, and Families)

Salary: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year commensurate with relevant experience

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements

• A Law Degree from an accredited law school AND an active license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• One (1) year of legal representation experience involving social work related issues or Juvenile Court dependency matters is preferred.
  
  

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass background check and drug screening/medical examinations as required for the position.

Overview

Position Summary:

Duties

• Provides legal counsel and advice to guide the County Human Services Department – and in particular the Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF), the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) in their actions and activities, including legal research and preparation of legal opinions.
• Provides legal advice and support to the County Human Services Department in all relevant matters, including juvenile delinquency proceedings, adult family custody proceedings, protection from abuse proceedings, and adult criminal proceedings.
• Argues the County's position in State appellate courts.
• Litigates dependency hearings in the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas on behalf of the Office of Children Youth and Families.
• Represents the Office of Children Youth and Families in review hearings in dependency cases before Family Division hearing officers.
• Attends hearings before various agencies such as the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
• Provides legal services in all matters concerning CYF, such as attending meetings, reviewing correspondence, redacting records, and analyzing contracts.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Federal, State, and Municipal law
• General trial tactics and procedures
• Judicial and administrative procedures and Rules of Evidence
  
  

Skill In

• Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Ability To

• Assess client situations and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work with a diverse and challenging client population.
• Prepare various legal documents, e.g. contracts, legal briefs, etc.
• Review and analyze proposed statutes, rules and regulations.
• Develop productive working relationships with attorneys, other County employees and the public.
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D

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