Child Welfare Legal Training Attorney

Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Legal Training Attorney to deliver practical, high‑quality legal training and tailored support across child welfare litigation. You will develop and facilitate e‑learning, webinars, in‑person trainings, and field‑focused instruction while collaborating with litigation chief counsels.

You will coach attorneys, contribute to statewide legal readiness, write newsletter updates, and support major Continuing Legal Education events as you grow in adult‑learning and

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Indiana Bar Admission in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a case management system to manage docket, case information, and serve orders.
• Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach legal support staff as needed.
• Advise agency staff on program and legal areas.
• Draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts.
• Research, interpret, and provide legal advice on laws, rules, policies for agency operations.
• Draft legislation and administrative rules.
• Organize and manage caseload in hearings and/or litigation.
• Review pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Draft appeals or briefs or perform legal writing assignments.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor with 5+ years of practice

Indiana Bar Admission in good standing

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a Legal Training Attorney to deliver practical, high‑quality legal training and tailored support across child welfare litigation. You will develop and facilitate e‑learning, webinars, in‑person trainings, and field‑focused instruction while collaborating with litigation chief counsels.

You will coach attorneys, contribute to statewide legal readiness, write newsletter updates, and support major Continuing Legal Education events as you grow in adult‑learning and