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Description and Functions
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Wyoming Statutes guarantee children the right to be represented in a court of law by a GAL when they are the subject of child abuse and neglect. Children are also entitled to a GAL when they are charged with committing a crime, a child in need of supervision if they do not have a parent or guardian that can advocate for them. Children have a voice and an advocate in court through GAL legal representation in court.
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-6404
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- Initial meeting with clients. Must attend every hearing and advocate for the child.
- Attend MDT, educational, meetings for child.
- Interview clients, parents, school educators, foster parents, grandparents or other people involved in the case.
- Prepare responsive pleadings for court; perform administrative tasks in office such as reading reports, filing, letter writing, answering telephone and data entry.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience and training on representation and interview skills for developmental levels of children.
KNOWLEDGE:- Wyoming Criminal Law
- United State Constitution
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris Doctorate
Experience:
2-5 years of relevant legal experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
License to practice law in Wyoming
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
008-Public Defender - Guarding Ad Litem
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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.Vacancy expired!