Child Services Attorney — Public Service & Courtroom Impact

State of Indiana; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options (HMO/PPO)

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension plan

Leave policies

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana, Department of Child Services, seeks a Child Services Attorney to provide legal services for juvenile law matters related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel issues. You will assist and represent DCS in court and administrative matters, with a focus on CHINS, TPR, adoptions, and foster care actions.

You will collaborate with Family Case Managers to prepare for hearings, handle court filings, and work within a team to safeguard children and ensure permanency across

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.

Responsibilities

• Advises Department of Child Services staff on various program and legal areas as assigned.
• Child Services Attorneys are responsible for managing all phases of discovery and leading courtroom litigation in support of child welfare cases.
• Drafts and reviews legal correspondence.
• Serves as a liaison to the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims matters.
• Drafts and reviews legislation and administrative rules.
• Performs legal research and writing assignments.
• Provides general legal support for the Office of General Counsel.
• Conducts legal training for Family Case Managers, attorneys, and others as requested.
• Litigates Children in Need of Services and Termination of Parental Rights cases in State Courts representing the agency in such actions.
• Handles administrative matters and hearings as assigned.
• Organizes and manages caseload in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.
• Generates appropriate pleadings, motions, discovery, and responses.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation skills

Public speaking

Statutory analysis

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The State of Indiana, Department of Child Services, seeks a Child Services Attorney to provide legal services for juvenile law matters related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel issues. You will assist and represent DCS in court and administrative matters, with a focus on CHINS, TPR, adoptions, and foster care actions.

You will collaborate with Family Case Managers to prepare for hearings, handle court filings, and work within a team to safeguard children and ensure permanency across