GAL Attorney

COUNTY OF BUCKS

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for performing the duties as assigned by the Senior GAL as well as working independently as expected of this profession in representing the legal and best interest of dependent children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to assume significant responsibility in the early stage of professional development and to assume increasingly higher levels of responsibility in rapid succession.
• Responsibilities would include the following: interviews the child; conducts home investigation; reviews Children and Youth records; interview all potential resources and witnesses; attends all pertinent meetings; ascertains what is the best and legal interest of the child; and makes specific recommendations to the court.
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduate of an accredited law school. Maintain license to practice law in good standing within the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and all lesser courts.
• Maintain continuing legal education compliance.
• Previous experience representing children.
• Exhibit intelligence, commitment, and self-motivation.
• General computer knowledge and skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other offices and agencies.
• Account for minimum 40 hour workweek.
• Subject to performance evaluations.

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