Child Welfare Legal Consultant & Court Prep Trainer

Our Community Our Kids; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) is seeking a Legal Consultant to serve as an internal legal resource for CPS litigation support, training staff, and guiding court presentations across the OCOK catchment.

You will conduct legal research on Texas child welfare law, interpret statutes and DFPS policies, and provide practical guidance to case management staff, while coordinating with judges, prosecutors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, effective case handling.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited university; must be a member in good standing of the Texas Bar or eligible to become a member.
• 3+ years of related experience in CPS litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Texas child welfare laws, DFPS policies, and court processes.
• Excellent training, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research on Texas child welfare law, DFPS policy, and federal requirements.
• Interpret statutes, case law, and administrative rules for staff guidance.
• Provide timely, clear legal consultation to case management staff on legal questions.
• Monitor changes in legislation and DFPS policy and communicate implications to leadership and staff.
• Advise staff on effective case presentation strategies for court proceedings.
• Assist staff in organizing evidence, documentation, and testimony for hearings.
• Provide guidance on the legal sufficiency of documentation and case actions.
• Conduct coaching sessions and preparation reviews with staff.
• Collaborate with attorneys, CASA representatives, and other legal stakeholders to support case outcomes.
• Train staff on court processes, legal documentation standards, testimony skills, and DFPS/SSCC requirements.

Skills

Legal research and guidance

Courtroom guidance

Staff training

Policy interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Texas Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Our Community Our Kids (OCOK) is seeking a Legal Consultant to serve as an internal legal resource for CPS litigation support, training staff, and guiding court presentations across the OCOK catchment.

You will conduct legal research on Texas child welfare law, interpret statutes and DFPS policies, and provide practical guidance to case management staff, while coordinating with judges, prosecutors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, effective case handling.