Attorney - $2,000 Hire Bonus

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking an Attorney to join our Permanent Family Solutions Network (PFSN). The Attorney will represent the legal interest of PFSN on a daily basis; drafting motions and complaints; advising PFSN staff on legal issues regarding PFSN; training new workers; tracking cases; organizing and preparing docket system; facilitating permanency planning meetings.

Learn about The Buckeye Ranch:

For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure that PFSN has legal representation in all post-dispositional cases, and pre-disposition case upon request.
• Assist new case workers with court procedure and court presentation.
• Assess and respond to difficult legal situations that may arise on the juvenile floor service.
• Track service by reviewing court files or checking court computer to determine whether service is complete prior to court date.
• Provide regular legal training to PFSN staff.
• Facilitate permanency planning meetings.

Our benefits:

Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401K + Employer Contribution
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program

Who you are:

• You have a juris doctorate.  
• You have three years of experience within Juvenile Law.
• You are certified by the bar association.
• You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.

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