Juvenile Court Attorney
Core
Provide legal support to the Division of Children and Family Services by appearing in juvenile court proceedings, offering legal guidance to case managers, and handling appeals.
Role type
Government attorney (juvenile law)
Builds
Legal arguments and case strategies for child welfare cases
Domain
Public sector / Juvenile law / Child welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, statutory interpretation, courtroom advocacy, legal writing, case preparation, public records compliance
Preferred skills
Child welfare experience, juvenile law expertise, courtroom experience, critical thinking
Technologies
Word processing software, legal research databases
Responsibilities
Appear in court as special assistant attorney general, provide litigation support to the agency and Attorney General's Office, conduct privilege reviews for public records requests, handle appeals to Nebraska appellate courts, interpret statutes and administrative rules
Seniority
Entry to Senior (Attorney I to III based on experience)