MCDOWELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES   VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT   CLASSIFICATION TITLE: SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY I   JOB LOCATION: ADMINISTRATION

Position Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position:

• Appears in Juvenile and Child Support Court; appears in cases before the Clerk, including incompetence and adult protective services proceedings; reviews and negotiates cases.
• Prepares and reviews pleadings for petitions, abuse, neglect, dependency, and termination of parental rights cases and for Child Support Court, adult protective services, and incompetency and guardianship hearings.
• Prepares for court; prepares Social Workers and witnesses including Foster children; reviews files; prepares examinations and cross examinations; meets with supervisors and other attorneys to discuss cases; prepares subpoenas.
• Dictates, reviews, edits, and distributes Protective Service Court Orders.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Organizes and schedules cases.
• Monitors the Service of Process.
• Organizes, reviews, and files notices; prepares list of cases with hearing dates and forwards to appropriate parties.
• Attends training sessions and workshops to remain current knowledge of policy and court decisions affecting the department.
• Advises the Director on legal matters related to the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures regarding the rules of evidence. Knowledge of the rules of evidence. Ability to perform legal research in accordance with initial guidance as to methods of approach, source materials available, and policy and precedent of the office. Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and precedents. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a recognized school of law.  Prefer two years of experience in Social Services law.

Necessary Special Qualification - License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.

Special Requirements

Copies of final transcripts showing date degree awarded must be submitted with application. Must have a valid driver’s license and be in compliance with the McDowell County’s insurance regulations.  Must have access to a vehicle and a telephone.

*Salary posted is for fully qualified applicant.             

 

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED. BI-LINGUAL ABILITY (ENGLISH/SPANISH) IS DESIRABLE.   PERSONAL VEHICLE FOR USE AT WORK AND VALID DRIVERS LISCENSE IS REQUIRED.   APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County Department of Social Services; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

 

Salary: Social Services Attorney I             $60,384 minimum   

Position is full-time and benefited.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING IS REQUIRED

Interested candidates submit:        PD 107      Transcripts      Three (3) references   Phillip Hardin McDowell County Department of Social Services P.O. Box 338 Marion, NC 28752

 

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

POSITION IS AVAILABLE BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2012

MCDOWELL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER