Juvenile Dependency Attorney Holistic Family Defender

Dependency Advocacy Center in San Jose seeks a staff attorney to advocate for indigent parents and youth in the juvenile dependency system. The attorney will handle a full caseload from interviews to court hearings, collaborating with social workers and mentor parents in a holistic defense model. You will appear at hearings, prepare witnesses, participate in mediations, and engage in ongoing trainings to deepen knowledge of relevant systemic issues while upholding dignity and respect for clients