Practicing Attorney Level 2

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Wyoming Statutes guarantee children the right to be represented in a court of law by a GAL when they are the subject of child abuse and neglect. Children are also entitled to a GAL when they are charged with committing a crime, a child in need of supervision if they do not have a parent or guardian that can advocate for them. Children have a voice and an advocate in court through GAL legal representation in court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Initial meeting with clients. Must attend every hearing and advocate for the child.

• Attend MDT, educational, meetings for child.

• Interview clients, parents, school educators, foster parents, grandparents or other people involved in the case.

• Prepare responsive pleadings for court; perform administrative tasks in office such as reading reports, filing, letter writing, answering telephone and data entry.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience and training on representation and interview skills for developmental levels of children.

• Wyoming Criminal Law

• United State Constitution

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Juris Doctorate

Experience:

2-5 years of relevant legal experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

License to practice law in Wyoming

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

008-Public Defender - Guarding Ad Litem

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.