Child Welfare Attorney - Public Service Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension plans

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Department of Child Services within the State of Indiana is seeking a Child Services Attorney in Bloomfield to provide legal counsel on juvenile law, CHINS, TPR, adoptions, and personnel matters. You will support court proceedings, prepare for hearings with Family Case Managers, and represent the agency in litigation.

Role offers immediate trial experience, no billable hours, and a 37.5-hour work week. Exciting opportunity to impact Hoosiers and advance public service careers.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Advises Department of Child Services staff on 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.
• 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

Communication

Education

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

Indiana Bar Admission

Job description

The Department of Child Services within the State of Indiana is seeking a Child Services Attorney in Bloomfield to provide legal counsel on juvenile law, CHINS, TPR, adoptions, and personnel matters. You will support court proceedings, prepare for hearings with Family Case Managers, and represent the agency in litigation.

Role offers immediate trial experience, no billable hours, and a 37.5-hour work week. Exciting opportunity to impact Hoosiers and advance public service careers.