Regional Attorney – CPS Litigation & Advisory

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Midland seeks a Regional Attorney (Legal CPS Regional Attny III) to advise, represent, and coordinate in statewide CPS matters. The role features a monthly salary range and a focus on civil and family law within the Regional Litigation - CPS DD office.

With a requirement to be licensed in Texas, candidates provide court representation, prepare cases for trial, train staff, and foster collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and agency policies.
• Ability to convey complex legal ideas clearly to staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with agency staff and the legal community.

Responsibilities

• Advises staff on legal matters and interprets laws, regulations, and policies.
• Advises county and district attorneys on legal matters, and interprets laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provides agency representation in court cases.
• Prepares cases for trial and handles the trial on most cases.
• Provides legal training to agency staff and the legal community.
• Coordinates specialized legal efforts with appropriate experts.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, legal pleadings, and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
• Assists in formulating, establishing, and coordinating office systems.
• Promotes, monitors, and ensures that respect is demonstrated for cultural diversity.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy

Skills

Family law

Probate law

Guardianship law

Elder law

Civil practice

Education

Law degree

Texas Bar membership

Job description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Midland seeks a Regional Attorney (Legal CPS Regional Attny III) to advise, represent, and coordinate in statewide CPS matters. The role features a monthly salary range and a focus on civil and family law within the Regional Litigation - CPS DD office.

With a requirement to be licensed in Texas, candidates provide court representation, prepare cases for trial, train staff, and foster collaboration across agencies.