Guardian Ad Litem Program Work Values

Daily Duties at Guardian Ad Litem Program:

Litigated cases, FIRST-CHAIRED OR PARTICIPATED IN CRIMINAL, CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS and applied knowledge of dependency law to represent minor clients in a variety of civil, criminal, probate and other matters. Analyzed legal elements of each case and devised legal strategies for resolving them. Filed appropriate motions; drafted pleadings. Deposed, prepared, examined and cross-examined witnesses and subjects, including expert witnesses. Devised litigation strategy, discovery and evidentiary issues; prepared motions, interrogatories, and briefs; attended depositions, hearings and trials; experienced in the application of rules of civil, criminal, and administrative procedure and evidence; drafted litigation reports, settlement memoranda and appeal recommendations; prepared and presented cases at trial, settled claims, and participated in alternative dispute resolution. Presented complex arguments in real time before the judiciary. Appropriately marked and offered documents and evidence into the record. PROVIDED LEGAL GUIDANCE IN AND SUPPORT FOR INVESTIGATIONS related to child custody, divorce, child abuse and other matters involving children. Worked closely with investigators and local State's Attorneys. Organized evidence and coordinated investigative activities. Used knowledge of investigative techniques and understanding of the laws governing evidence, testimony and criminal procedure; as well as precedented court decisions and constitutional rights of individuals. Recognized and developed leads, planned and adjusted activities as new information emerged and documented facts and findings. INDEPENDENTLY CONDUCTED LEGAL RESEARCHED AND ANALYSIS on complex factual, legal and policy issues. Assembled, correlated and analyzed voluminous material. Drew logical conclusions and formulated opinions based on sound legal positions. Reviewed and requested documentary evidence. Used computer-aided legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw, among other sources. Prepared briefs and other documents including comprehensive citations of cases, opinions and legal precedents. Maintained currency in dependency and related areas including family, health care, probate and criminal law. PREPARED AND DELIVERED PERSUASIVE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS; presented complex arguments in real time before mediators, the judiciary, and other professionals. Provided information and advice to clients via oral briefings. Interviewed parties and witnesses; conducted depositions. Communicated effectively orally to convey legal positions and their basis to a wide range of audiences with diverse backgrounds and varied levels of expertise or understanding. Maintained confidentiality and protected against disclosure of information on a wide variety of sensitive issues; ensured compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). WROTE / DRAFTED RECOMMENDATIONS regarding legal action, settlement, compromise or adjustment of claims or termination of litigation; provided advice in legal memoranda. Used computer-aided word processing and presentation software including MS Word. SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTED MINORS in a court of law when suits were deemed necessary. Provided legal advice and guidance on litigation strategy, discovery and evidentiary issues; prepared motions, interrogatories, and briefs; attended depositions, hearings and trials involving a dependency matters; applied rules of civil, criminal procedure and evidence; managed discovery; drafted litigation reports, settlement memoranda and appeal recommendations; prepared and presented cases at trial, settled claims, and participated in alternative dispute resolution. USED LEGAL KNOWLEDGE TO INTERPRET AND APPLY STATUTES, laws, directives, regulations, policies, administrative rulings and court decisions, research regulations, legal precedents and case law. Rendered legal opinions, both written and oral. MANAGED MULTIPLE, CONCURRENT CASES; tracked suspense dates; met short deadlines and functioned effectively in time-sensitive and highly emotional situations. INTERVIEWED PARTIES AND TOOK DEPOSITIONS. Communicated effectively orally and in writing to convey legal positions and their basis to a wide range of audiences with diverse backgrounds and varied levels of expertise or understanding. Interviewed and prepared lay and expert witnesses. CREATIVELY SOLVED LEGAL PROBLEMS by applying theories and analysis to new and/or complex fact patterns whose outcomes have the potential for significant impact. INDEPENDENTLY PLANNED AND ORGANIZED WORK; SKILLFULLY MANAGED MULTIPLE COMPLEX PROJECTS CONCURRENTLY; established priorities, assessed workload requirements and successfully managed multiple priorities and responded to demands for competing internal and external sources, including opposing counsel, experts, court officials and others, without compromising quality. Responded to and resolved problems. Consistently met all deadlines and delivered quality products that met or exceeded expectations.

What they like about Guardian Ad Litem Program:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

LexisNexus, Westlaw, MS Office, Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, California, Quality Assurance, FDA, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Clinical Research Organization, Contract Research Organization

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Technology Solutions, Requirements Analysis & Specification

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Guardian Ad Litem Program: