Staff Attorney Job at KidsVoice, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • KidsVoice
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We ask all interested candidates to upload a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position as well as a resume.

KidsVoice provides a voice of hope, a voice for rights and a voice of experience for abused, neglected and at-risk children who otherwise cannot speak for themselves. KidsVoice vigilantly guides each child through the court process and ensures that every agency involved meets the full range of the child's needs.

We currently have a Staff Attorney position available. The Staff Attorney works on a regional multi-disciplinary team to advocate for children of abuse and neglect in their dependency proceedings in Allegheny County. The attorneys team with Child Advocacy Specialists to advocate for the child in the community and at court. The Staff Attorney will:

  • Provide legal representation to KidsVoice clients
  • Advocate for the child in the court and other forums
  • Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Counsel clients regarding the role of KidsVoice, court hearings and services
  • Visit and interview clients in their current living environment
  • Prepare cases and maintain case files in a shared caseload with other staff
  • Participate in on-going training and continuing education necessary for professional development

Required qualifications include:

  • JD degree and current license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Prior legal experience, preferably 1-2 years of litigation and courtroom experience
  • Knowledge of child development and/or child welfare issues preferred.

KidsVoice has an outstanding benefit package with generous cost-sharing on all health insurance, time off and parking reimbursement. We have a generous 403(b) match with quick vesting, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, conference and training allowance, paid professional membership and performance incentive bonus program. All employees enjoy a hybrid office/work from home schedule.

We ask all interested candidates to upload a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position as well as a resume.

KidsVoice is committed to diversity.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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