Child Welfare Attorney - Public Service Impact

Indiana; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The Department of Child Services in Indiana seeks a Child Services Attorney to provide legal advice and services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff on juvenile law matters related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel issues. You will represent DCS in court and administrative proceedings, including CHINS, TPR, adoptions, and foster care matters.

You will collaborate with Family Case Managers to prepare for hearings, engage in legal research, draft pleadings, and maintain

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence is required.
• Indiana Bar Admission in good standing (or admission to another state's bar with willingness to obtain temporary foreign license).
• Strong research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to apply statutes, case law, and rules.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Advise DCS staff on program and legal matters as assigned.
• Lead discovery phases and courtroom litigation for child welfare cases.
• Draft and review legal correspondence.
• Serve as liaison to the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims.
• Draft and review legislation and administrative rules.
• Conduct legal research and writing assignments.
• Provide general legal support for the Office of General Counsel.
• Train Family Case Managers and others as requested.
• Litigate CHINS and TPR cases inState Courts representing the agency.
• Manage caseload for hearings and litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Public speaking

Statutes application

Adaptability

Education

Doctorate of Jurisprudence

Indiana Bar Admission in good standing

Admission to another state's bar with willingness to obtain temporary foreign license

Job description

The Department of Child Services in Indiana seeks a Child Services Attorney to provide legal advice and services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff on juvenile law matters related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel issues. You will represent DCS in court and administrative proceedings, including CHINS, TPR, adoptions, and foster care matters.

You will collaborate with Family Case Managers to prepare for hearings, engage in legal research, draft pleadings, and maintain