DSS Attorney I

Description

The Gaston County Department of Social Services Legal Team provides legal representation to the staff of the agency in areas of Child Support Enforcement, Adoption, Protective Services for adults and children, and Guardianship.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Division of Social Services in juvenile matters arising under N.C.G.S. Chapter 7B.
• Effectively represent the Division in court, counsel staff on legal matters and ensure court orders are completed timely.
• Represents the Division of Social Services in Child Support matters arising under N.C.G.S. Chapter 110.
• Effectively represent the Division in court, counsel staff on legal matters and ensure court orders are completed accurately and timely.
• Represents the Division of Social Services in Adult Protective Services matters arising under N.C.G.S. Chapter 108A and Guardianship matters under N.C.G.S. Chapter 35A.
• Effectively represent the Division in court, counsel staff on legal matters and ensure court orders are completed timely.
• Attend CLE's, review statutes, case law and listserv, and generally make efforts to obtain and maintain expertise in all relevant areas of the law.
• Provide training to staff on an assigned and/or as needed basis to ensure staff are acting in compliance with relevant law and/or policy.
• Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to attending board meetings, adoption committee meetings and assisting with matters to facilitate completion of adoptions, coordinating responses to media requests, ensuring proper response to subpoenas directed at the agency from third parties, and advising the director.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctorate degree with at least two (2) years of experience required.
• Must be currently licensed to practice law in North Carolina and hold membership in North Carolina and Gaston County Bar Association.
• Attorney must have familiarity with laws, ordinances, regulations, statutes, and policies primarily regarding juveniles, probate, child support, and adult protective services and such other areas as may be required to represent the Department of Social Services.

Qualifications

• A copy of transcripts must be included with the application. Failure to attach your college transcripts will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retail Savings Plans
• Pension 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted YMCA Membership

Schedule

• Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:
• Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:
• Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $41.97 - $49.84.