Regional Dependency Court Strategy Liaison & Trainer

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking an Internal Only - Legal Liaison (WMS2) in Spokane, hybrid work with statewide travel. The role supports DCYF Child Welfare Field Operations, strengthening dependency court practice, legal sufficiency, and risk management.

You will guide staff from petition development through court testimony and collaborate with AGO, CASA, GAL, and court partners across the state. The position requires deep knowledge of dependency processes, Washington child welfare law, and

Qualifications

• Equivalent education and experience totaling nine (9) years in child welfare, criminal justice, or related fields.
• Experience supporting dependency litigation, court preparation, and testimony.
• Ability to learn and grow and to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation on dependency and risk management to Child Welfare staff and leadership.
• Coordinate consistent support from the AGO and agency legal officers.
• Serve as the regional CR 30(b)(6) representative for TORT testimony when needed.
• Develop legal strategy with AGO and agency counsel; prepare testimony and evaluate risk.
• Conduct in-depth case research and provide expert-level testimony in contentious court proceedings.
• Interview leadership and program staff to accurately represent agency knowledge.
• Recommend operational and policy improvements to reduce legal exposure and improve statewide practice.
• Develop training curricula to address deficiencies and mitigate risk.
• Assist staff in drafting legally defensible court petitions and prep for testimony.

Skills

Dependency court processes

Risk management

Testimony expert

Court strategy

Education

Masters degree in public administration, social work, social science, or criminal justice

Job description

State of Washington is seeking an Internal Only - Legal Liaison (WMS2) in Spokane, hybrid work with statewide travel. The role supports DCYF Child Welfare Field Operations, strengthening dependency court practice, legal sufficiency, and risk management.

You will guide staff from petition development through court testimony and collaborate with AGO, CASA, GAL, and court partners across the state. The position requires deep knowledge of dependency processes, Washington child welfare law, and