Child Welfare Staff Attorney – Helpline & Outreach

Texas Legal Services Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Legal Services Center seeks a Staff Attorney for its Child Welfare program. The role provides legal information, guidance, and limited representation to families navigating CPS and related child welfare matters, via a confidential, free helpline.

The attorney will perform legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in administrative reviews when appropriate, while contributing to outreach and training and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active Texas bar eligibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with or ability to learn TLSC’s case management system and related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal information, advice, referrals, and limited representation to clients via the Family Helpline.
• Draft pleadings and prepare for administrative proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and communicate processes clearly to non-lawyers.
• Enter data into TLSC’s case management system in a timely manner.
• Attend outreach and training events; develop written materials on child welfare topics.
• Perform grant reporting-related tasks as required.

Skills

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Case management

Education

J.D. Degree

Tools

LegalServer

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Legal Services Center seeks a Staff Attorney for its Child Welfare program. The role provides legal information, guidance, and limited representation to families navigating CPS and related child welfare matters, via a confidential, free helpline.

The attorney will perform legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in administrative reviews when appropriate, while contributing to outreach and training and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.