This week we only have reminders for training and job opportunities again, with only a few other job opportunities that will be closing soon and some news from around the community you may have missed peppered in. Fresh updates are limited right now, but we expect some more news very soon.
Job/Fellowship Opportunities
The National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) is currently hiring a strategic communications manager. The individual in this position will be responsible for crafting organizational messaging, overseeing editorial excellence, and working with leadership to implement a communications strategy that is creative, forward-thinking, and reflective of NJDC’s vision. This position will remain opened until filled. To find further info about the position and how to apply, please go here.
East Bay Community Law Center will continue accepting applications for a Director of its Youth Defender Clinic (YDC) until Monday, March 26. YDC provides legal representation and advocacy to young people in school discipline and delinquency proceedings, including assisting young people in overcoming barriers to education and employment created by juvenile court records and court-ordered debt. The Director will lead YDC’s work, which consists of representing clients in juvenile delinquency and school discipline proceedings, supervising and training law students on cases, and engaging in policy advocacy related to court-debt and juvenile probation. For more information and to apply please check here.
The Defender Association of Philadelphia has an opening for Chief of its Juvenile Unit (details for position available here). Applications for this position will be closing on Monday, Mar. 26, as well. Cover letters and resumes should be submitted to Sherri Darden here.
The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is seeking a mid-level policy attorney to handle youth justice issues in Santa Clara County. Applications will be accepted through Apr. 15. For further details and to apply please check here.
The UNC School of Government is seeking a tenure-track full-time permanent assistant professor of juvenile justice and criminal law. The selected candidate for this position will be expected “to write for, advise, plan courses for, and teach” public officials, including judges, magistrates, law enforcement, prosecutors and defenders. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. The expected starting date for the new hire will be July 1. Please find the full details for the position and how to apply here.
The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) is still accepting applications for its 2018-19 Youth Justice Leadership Institute. This is an annual year-long fellowship program that selects 10 people of color working as professionals in the juvenile justice field to participate in a curriculum to develop their leadership and advocacy skills. The fellowship can be completed with the fellows’ current employment, so those selected will not have to leave their jobs to participate in the Institute. The fellowship will include two fully financed retreats, mentoring and frequent distance learning opportunities. NJJN will host an informational webinar on Apr. 2 that you can register for here. Applications for the Institute (found here) must be submitted by Apr. 23.
Training
Disability Rights North Carolina will be hosting its 2018 Disability Advocacy Conference on Apr. 19. The conference offers five CLE credits for lawyers, including one credit hour for substance abuse/mental health awareness. Sessions include parental rights, restrictive interventions in public schools, guardianship reforms, and a session exclusively tailored to attorneys titled “Recognizing and Responding to a Lawyer with a Mental Health Disorder”, just to name a few. To learn more about this event and register please visit their web page here.
From Around the Community
Also, in case you missed it, the N.C. Bar Association Juvenile Justice and Children’s Rights Section held its council meeting and mixer at Whiskey Kitchen last night. Check out their Twitter to see more photos and catch up on other news from the organization.
Also, if you get a chance, please take time to read Rep. Jon Hardister’s article discussing Raise the Age from the Greensboro News & Record. In his writing, Hardister acknowledges behavioral differences of juveniles, briefly praises Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Justice William Lassiter and references the recent Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee Report.
That does it for now. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter feed for updates during the week as well. If you are a juvenile defense attorney in North Carolina, please contact us with your name and email to be added to our listserv and feel free to engage in with others in the juvenile defense community through our channels as well. We will have more info and features for you coming soon.
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