Job description
The responsibility of the Field Staff Attorney will be to support and advise on the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of programs and services in the attorney coverage area, particularly regarding legal matters, court and courtroom performance, and relationships with court personnel. The field staff attorney will build positive working relationships with Saint Francis Ministries staff, courts, and court personnel in the attorney coverage area. The field staff attorney will be directly involved in providing legal services in cases involving legal or systems matters that are complex relative to the capacity of case managers, leadership, and courts in the attorney coverage areaRequirements:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university
The successful candidate should hold a law degree and be a member of the bar
Admitted to practice law in the State of Kansas
Must be 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen, KBI, MVR and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry Check
FBI fingerprint check
Lifting requirement of 30 - 50 pounds.
Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
Prefer experience with Child in Need of Care Code
Prefer child welfare background
Mandated Reporter
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to relate, communicate and work with multiple and diverse constituencies, within and external to Saint Francis Ministries, including employees, Senior Management, outside attorneys, judges, and business associates
Ability to travel throughout the State
Handles multiple priorities
Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
Manages emotions and is able to make decisions under pressure
Manages stress appropriately
Works alone effectively
Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
Understands and practices Universal Precautions
Initiates weekly communication with Saint Francis Ministries program and administrative leadership on the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of programs, services, and practices, particularly regarding legal risks and trends, court performance, and relationships with court personnel
Regularly monitors and addresses legal risks and trends, courtroom dynamics, local practices, and practice expectations in courts located in assigned counties, conveying the same to Saint Francis Ministries program leadership
Regularly initiates review of the quality of Saint Francis Ministries court reports, Saint Francis Ministries courtroom performance, and Saint Francis Ministries relationships with court partners
Conducts research and writing as needed or assigned
Elicits formal and informal feedback from Judges, Guardian ad Litems, District/County Attorneys, Parent Attorneys, DCF, CRB, CSOs, and CASA, through regular contact
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with courts and court personnel including Judges, Guardian ad Litems, District/County Attorneys, Parent Attorneys, DCF, CRB, CSOs, and CASA
Initiates positive and professional working relationships with court personnel and program leadership/Saint Francis Ministries employees and maintains the same
Facilitates ad hoc or standing judicial meetings or other meetings with court partners on a regular basis
Provides timely responses to inquiries and requests for assistance by court personnel on case specific matter
Provides timely legal advice on complex cases to Saint Francis Ministries field staff
Acts as liaison between court personnel and Saint Francis Ministries on complex cases
Responds timely to legal matters and appears in court on behalf of Saint Francis Ministries regularly
Initiates collaboration with Saint Francis Ministries program and administrative leadership to ensure that Saint Francis Ministries staff receive necessary legal training, performance feedback, and legal support
Monitors developments in federal and state child welfare and related statutes, case law, and regulations and trains staff on changes
Provides formal and informal training and education on complex or emerging legal issues to Saint Francis Ministries program and administrative leadership
Informs Vice-President of Legal Services of critical legal matters, trends, opportunities, and events; participate in strategic assessment, planning, and implementation as a member of the Legal Department
Keeps Regional Vice President informed of weekly activities
Partners with Saint Francis Ministries program and administrative leadership in assessment, planning, and interventions around specific challenges that create opportunities for strategic interventions around legal and court priorities and practices
Initiates regular conversations with Saint Francis Ministries Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance staff to work with Saint Francis Ministries field staff on improving contract outcomes
Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations and contractual terms
Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels
Ensures clients' rights are protected
Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedure
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