Job Description
Performs difficult professional work providing legal representation to the Department of Social Services in civil actions for the protection of children and disabled adults, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Social Services Director.
This posting is for 1 vacancy.
Our core values - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty - are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve. Position Responsibilities
- Represents Social Services on legal matters including: writing briefs, preparing oral arguments, preparing pleadings, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, interpreting court orders, presenting cases in court, and defending cases on appeal.
- Prepares and presents cases in court related to child and adult protective service.
- Prepares and drafts petitions, motions, appeals, and legal memoranda in preparation for court; conducts legal research; drafts court orders.
- Subpoenas witnesses, compiles discovery, and prepares witnesses for court.
- Advises and counsels agency staff on legal issues and responsibilities includes providing legal updates to staff on statutory responsibilities and changes to the law.
- Addresses legal inquiries from the public.
- Represents Social Services in quasi-judicial hearings and meetings.
- Prepares post adjudication case plans by devising strategies to implement a safe, permanent home for children in custody of the agency at the earliest possible date.
- Reviews contracts and various legal agreements.
- Responsible for the supervision of assigned members of the Administrative Assistant - Legal Services staff.
- Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Benefits
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.
Vacation Leave Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
ComPsych Mental Health Services The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.
For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.