Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The Fellow will receive referrals from community partners who encounter juvenile trafficking victims. The Fellow will provide quality representation in resulting legal matters, carrying a caseload of up to 50 youth victims at a time. Those cases will include representation in delinquency cases, where juveniles face the possibility of incarceration in a detention center or youth prison, out of home placement, fines, and probation or community service. Will assist in filing petitions alleging that the juveniles are in need of children services resources, including housing, assistance in learning independent living skills, and re-building family relationships. If a represented youth also has children, will work to keep that family together and safe, utilizing the courts when necessary and appropriate. If a juvenile needs to adjust her immigration status in order to become a lawful permanent resident, Will identify and pursue the appropriate legal remedy. Will practice in Franklin and surrounding counties, including Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, and Union counties. Will maintain alliances with local providers in order to identify victims and maintain referral systems. Will directly serve children while gaining expertise in juvenile human trafficking and building connections with community agencies serving this population. Will use the fellowship experience to move into a permanent public interest law position. Will be expected to assist in transition and training the 2018-19 Fellow during early September, 2018.

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