Care Management Attorney

Location: Columbus, Ohio - Main St.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Attorney for our Care Management Program. NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families is a core value and one we look for in our newest team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Report directly to Care Management General Counsel.
• Consult with Care Management staff as necessary to obtain additional information that would be helpful to develop complaints, motions, and other pleadings for filing with the court.
• Prepare, or oversee the preparation of: pleadings, motions, objections, affidavits, briefs, memoranda of law, discovery requests, and relevant correspondence.
• Collect and manage information from Family Case Managers and Team Leaders to present in court.
• Provide representation of assigned Care Management cases, including presenting evidence in hearings, contested trials, and specialty dockets.
• Be responsive to defense attorneys, prosecutors, other collateral professionals, as well as care management caseworkers and leadership staff.
• Conduct appropriate legal research.
• Counsel and advise Care Management staff as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of all Care Management files, records, and related information.
• Become proficient on related computer systems such as SACWIS, CIO, and all relevant court filing and docketing systems.
• Supervise Care Management staff in court settings and assist service teams in forming and presenting recommendations to the court.
• Assist Care Management General Counsel in providing and presenting appropriate legal training to Care Management staff.
• Participate in utilization review process and make recommendations to court related placements, diverting youth from restrictive placements into less restrictive community-based placements.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the position and qualifications.
• Act as a NYAP ambassador in all dealings with stakeholders and the public.

Requirements

• Must hold a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to the Bar of Ohio and currently licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Must be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court and maintain all requirements for continued licensing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• 22 days off each year plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Summer hours off (Friday afternoons off).
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Work Anniversary Trips.
• Peace leave.
• Flexible Hours.

Pay

$73,000 per year.