Indiana Child Welfare Attorney — Public Service Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The State of Indiana seeks a Child Services Attorney in Indianapolis to provide legal services for juvenile law, child welfare, and personnel matters. You will assist and represent DCS in court and admin matters, coordinating with Family Case Managers for hearings, with immediate trial exposure and no billable hour requirements.

The role is Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, exempt from overtime, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, leave and education programs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
• Indiana Bar Admission with license in good standing OR admission to the bar of any state with license in good standing and willingness to obtain temporary foreign license status under the Indiana Admissions rules.
• 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 various program and legal areas as assigned.
• Lead courtroom litigation in support of child welfare cases and manage discovery.
• Drafts and reviews legal correspondence.
• Acts as liaison to the Attorney General on litigation and tort matters.
• Drafts and reviews legislation and administrative rules.
• Performs legal research and writing assignments.
• Provides general legal support for the Office of General Counsel.
• Conducts legal training for Family Case Managers, attorneys, and others as requested.
• Litigates CHINS and TPR cases in State Courts representing the agency.
• Handles administrative matters and hearings; manages caseload for hearings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation skills

Public speaking

Statutory interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The State of Indiana seeks a Child Services Attorney in Indianapolis to provide legal services for juvenile law, child welfare, and personnel matters. You will assist and represent DCS in court and admin matters, coordinating with Family Case Managers for hearings, with immediate trial exposure and no billable hour requirements.

The role is Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, exempt from overtime, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, leave and education programs.