ATTORNEY

DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 *POSITION DESCRIPTION* AGENCY: Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services Employee's Signature POSITION TITLE: Attorney POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: 13001 County Agency CLASS NUMBER: 70121 Change CLASS TITLE: Attorney POSITION NUMBER AND TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: 13000 Attorney Supr NORMAL WORKING HOURS (Explain unusual or rotating shift) *8:00 a.
m.
to 4:30 p.
m.
* (unless approved to work an alternative schedule as outlined in the agency's personnel handbook) *% Job Duties in Order of Importance and Minimum Acceptable Characteristics* *Regular and predictable attendance.
* *KNOWLEDGE:* 11b Human Relations; 13b Agency Policies and Procedures relative to attendance and hours of operation.
*SKILLS:* 30a & d Reasoning.
*75% *Assists in a variety of legal proceedings related to juvenile abuse, neglect and dependency cases, and adult protective matters.
Prepares and independently tries child abuse/neglect and dependency including permanent custody cases for trial in juvenile court.
Examines and prepares witnesses (staff, parents, foster parents, children, etc.
) presents legal arguments, evidence and other pertinent trial information.
Appeals decisions as necessary, negotiates with parents' attorneys to avoid trials, issues subpoenas, etc.
Provides legal advice on children services matters to social workers, supervisors and adminstrative personnel.
Prepares legal briefs for court of appeals, memorandums, written objections, motions, orders and opinions.
Conducts legal research of cases involving child abuse/neglect and dependency cases.
*KNOWLEDGE: *23 Law *SKILLS: *25b Word Processing.
*20% *Assures internal control of contracts.
Drafts contracts and other legal documents using competitive procurement as directed.
Develop and negotiate contracts within the service terms identified; provide technical assistance, ensure compliance with contract monitoring and auditing processes and procedures to include a cost or price analysis, asset tracking.
Conduct on-site monitoring of agency contracts.
*KNOWLEDGE: *1 Budgeting; 12b Agency policies.
*SKILLS: *25b Word Processing; 30f Reasoning; 31c Numerical; 32o Verbal; 34d Interpersonal.
*5% *Performs other related duties as assigned.
Attends training.
May be required to use own vehicle and provide proof of current driver's license and vehicle insurance (which is defined in Ohio Administrative Code [OAC]).
Employee may be required to submit to initial/ongoing background checks in accordance with FTI rules.
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89 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Ability to commute/relocate: * New Philadelphia, OH 44663: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) License/Certification: * GOOD STANDING OHIO BAR PER SECTION 4705.
01 OF THE ORC (Required) Work Location: In person