GAL Attorney Advocate
$72.39k - $119.58kNorth Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters
- # GAL Attorney AdvocateApplylocations: Johnston County, NC: Harnett County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 16, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-121220**Agency**Administrative Office of the Courts**Division**Guardian ad Litem (GAL)**Job Classification Title**GAL Attorney Advocate (NS)**Position Number**65034681**Grade**JB23**About Us**DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.**Description of Work**SALARY RANGE: $72,390.00 - $119,584.00 The NC Guardian ad Litem (NCGAL) Program provides legal representation for children in abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings in juvenile district court. After a child welfare agency files a petition, the NCGAL attorney advocate is appointed to represent the juvenile's best interest and to protect the child's legal rights for the duration of the proceedings. The attorney advocate also advises NCGAL program staff and child advocate volunteers regarding the child-client's legal interests to help the child achieve permanence in a safe, nurturing home. The attorney advocate is responsible, in consultation with NCGAL State Office Legal Team or Administrator, in directing the course of the litigation. This position will primarily practice in Johnston and Harnett counties but may be assigned to serve in other counties as needed.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:* Advocate for the best interests of the NCGAL child-client and assure protection of their legal rights in court.* Maintain current knowledge of controlling case law, statutes, State Bar guidelines, rules and opinions, and local rules of court.* Review, draft, issue and serve court orders, when entered. Ensure staff, child advocate volunteers and child-clients are informed of orders.* File motions, pleadings and other court documents to effectively advocate for the child-client.* Facilitate settlement of disputed issues, including entering stipulations or consent orders when appropriate for the child-client.* Analyze documentary evidence and testimony, including mental health, medical and substance use reports.* Develop and execute litigation plan to address evidence in the case to ensure the child-client's rights are preserved.## **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies****Knowledge of:** GAL Program policies and procedures, child neglect and abuse law, NC Juvenile Code and relevant case law; trial and appellate court processes, GAL training materials, word processing, and computer systems to support duties and responsibilities. **Skill in:** written and oral communication; research using Lexis, internet, and the NC Courts website; organizing and expressing ideas and legal concepts orally and in writing; legal analysis; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with GAL program staff and volunteer advocates. **Ability to:** effectively advocate in court; employ strong negotiating skills; draft any necessary motions or memoranda of law; advocate for the best interests of juveniles and for the best practice policies and procedures of the GAL Program.**Supplemental and Contact Information:****INSTRUCTIONS:**Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will **not** be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. **\*NOTE\*** Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application *before* submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.*All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.*The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.Travis DavisNC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements**Juris Doctor Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina. Management prefers candidates with at least two years of legal practice and trial experience in juvenile court and a thorough knowledge of the NC Juvenile Code and relevant case law. Experience working with volunteer advocates is also beneficial.**Attach cover letter and résumé.**No phone calls. Applicants who are no longer being considered will be notified by mail or e-mail sometime after the closing date.
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