Attorney I-III
Core
Represent indigent clients in Title 36 civil commitment proceedings, including juveniles, parents, and individuals facing mental health evaluations.
Role type
Defense attorney (civil commitment proceedings)
Builds
Legal defense cases for court-appointed clients
Domain
Law (Civil Commitment/Mental Health)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
legal research, oral advocacy, motion drafting, witness interviewing, evidence review, case preparation
Preferred skills
experience with Title 36 civil commitment proceedings
Technologies
computerized legal research tools
Responsibilities
Appear in court for hearings and trials, present oral arguments, research facts and analyze legal issues, compose motions and briefs, interview witnesses and visit crime scenes, review evidence, discuss legal issues with clients and court personnel, travel to courts and detention centers, attend CLE seminars