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County Counsel  is recruiting for a  Juvenile Dependency Attorney*  to represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court. Attorneys in this unit appear in statutorily-required hearings, special interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court hearings. Initial Appointment   Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy County Counsel Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the   Exempt Compensation Ordinance . Juvenile Dependency Attorney  II $114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually   Juvenile Dependency Attorney III $135,345.60-$180,128.00  Annually Juvenile Dependency Attorney  IV $156,166.40-$227,843.20   Annually Minimum Requirements: License:  Active membership and...

Loyola Law School's Center for Juvenile Law & Policy seeks a supervising attorney for the Juvenile Justice Clinic. The incumbent will be expected to supervise and direct certified law students representing youth in Los Angeles County juvenile delinquency courts. The Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) houses four live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. As part of the CJLP, the Juvenile Justice Clinic provides free legal services to children and young people in Los Angeles County delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. The JJC works collaboratively with community-based organization, all CJLP clinics, the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, and other Juvenile Justice stakeholders throughout the country. We utilize a holistic model, rooted in participatory defense to reduce recidivism and reach stability for each client and their support systems. Position...

The Supervising Staff Attorney will work with students to investigate, evaluate and litigate claims of wrongful conviction and/or innocence. This is a full-time staff position. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for case investigation and litigation, student supervision and mentorship, assisting with legislative advocacy and strategy, and public and professional education. The position involves investigating and litigating both new and existing Loyola Project for the Innocent cases. Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing investigation plans and litigation strategies, which often includes compiling case records, evaluating police reports and other crucial case documents, locating and interviewing witnesses, and drafting witness statements. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of the clinic. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for developing, implementing,...