Mental Health Attorney

The Council for Children’s Rights is seeking to hire a full-time Juvenile Mental Health Attorney to join its Children’s Defense Team.  The Mental Health Attorney will represent children in civil commitment matters in Mecklenburg County Juvenile Court.  To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.  Applications that do not include both a cover letter and a resume will not be considered

Responsibilities:

·  Represent all children, less than 16 years of age, who are facing civil commitments in Mecklenburg County Juvenile Court.

·  Handle cases as distributed by the Director of Children’s Defense.

·  Meet with child clients to prepare for court hearings and educate children on issues related to the rights of children.

·  Communicate with professionals regarding a child’s case.

·  File motions as needed.

·  Maintain highly detailed notes and record keeping in the Council for Children’s Rights

database for all children represented.

·  Be prompt and professional in all communications in and out of court.

·  Conduct practice in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and North

Carolina law.

·  Adhere to all Council for Children’s Rights policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

· Juris Doctor degree must have been obtained prior to completing this application.

· Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina in good standing at the time of

completing this application.

· Knowledge of current North Carolina mental health and child welfare issues.

· Demonstrated ability to work with children of all ages in a culturally appropriate manner.

· Translate legal concepts to age-appropriate language for young clients.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Self-motivated.

·  Ability to set priorities and manage workloads with minimal supervision.

· Highly professional.