KidsVoice provides a voice of hope, a voice for rights and a
voice of experience for abused, neglected and at-risk children who otherwise
cannot speak for themselves. KidsVoice
vigilantly guides each child through the court process and ensures that every
agency involved meets the full range of the child's needs.

We currently have a Staff Attorney position available on our
Special Assignments Team. The Staff
Attorney on this team is responsible for representing our clients at shelter
hearings and in termination of parental rights cases. In addition, the attorney is responsible for handling
the appeals arising from these matters.
The Staff Attorney will:

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Provide legal representation to KidsVoice clients

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Advocate for the child in the court and other
forums

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Work collaboratively with regional dependency
teams

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Counsel clients regarding the role of KidsVoice,
court hearings and services

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Participate in on-going training and continuing
education necessary for professional development

Required qualifications include:

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JD degree and license to practice law in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Prior legal experience, preferably 1-2 years of
litigation and courtroom experience

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Excellent research and writing skills

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Knowledge of child development and/or child
welfare issues preferred

KidsVoice is committed to diversity. E.O.E.