LOCATION: Lake Charles, Lafayette, MonroePAY: From $60,000.00 per yearJOB DESCRIPTIONAcadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC), Child in Need of Care Unit (CINC), seeks a licensed, CINC-certified, full-time staff attorney to represent children in abuse and neglect cases. ALSC has CINC openings in our Monroe, Lafayette, and Lake Charles offices. Excellent fringe benefits.NATURE OF WORKThis position provides high-quality legal services to low-income clients under the mentorship and consultation of a Senior Attorney. This position is expected to use professional judgement and skill in carrying work to completion.Note: According to Legal Services Corporation regulations, 45 CFR Part 1604: Outside practice of law, prohibits an outside practice of law while employed full-time at ALSC.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide high-quality legal representation to individuals in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility. This includes interviewing clients, conducting research, factual investigation, preparing pleadings, negotiating case resolutions, discovery and motion practice, and representing clients in court and administrative hearingsProvide counseling, advice, and other brief services such as pro se forms and referrals, as appropriateRepresent clients and client groups in litigation, administrative advocacy, as well as other advocacy.Co-counsel with Senior and/or Supervising AttorneysDevelop and implement litigation and/or advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problemsAnalyze and comment on pending legislation and regulations consistent with the requirements of all funding sourcesParticipate in task forces, work groups, and bar activities, and establish effective working relationships with the bar and community partnersComply with LSC and other funding agencies' rules and regulationsParticipate in training activities as a trainee or trainer for professional growth as well as required CLE creditsKeep abreast of legal trends, pending litigation, and regulations consistent with the requirements of all funding sourcesShall work closely with the clerical staff in their substantive unit under the guidance established by the Unit Managing AttorneyOther duties as assignedNECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLSKnowledge of judicial and civil procedures, substantive law, appellate practice, and rules of evidence within their substantive Unit's practice fieldLitigation skills/trial practice at city and district court levelsProficiency in legal research methods, particularly web-based resourcesStrong organizational skills and ability to interpret and apply legal principles to complex problemsStrong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, courts, public officials, community representatives, and the general publicEffective written and oral communication skills, proficiency in computer usage, and the ability to effectively utilize a case management systemKnowledge of LSC federal regulations, Case Service Report (CSR) requirements, ALSC policies, Unit policies, and other practices necessary for ensuring complianceMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a J.D. or LLM degree from an accredited law schoolCurrent licensure to practice, including membership in the Louisiana State BarExperience in the substantive area of the Unit's practice, encompassing civil trial and appellate practice, is desirableDemonstrated ability to meet job expectations with limited supervisionA professional, courteous demeanor, with a strong commitment to serving low-income clientsSALARY AND BENEFITSFrom $60,000.00 per year. Excellent fringe benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr