Staff Attorney, Child Welfare Litigation & DCYF

The State of New Hampshire; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Division for Children, Youth, and Families, has a full-time Staff Attorney vacancy in the Manchester District Office. You will serve as onsite legal counsel for DCYF, litigate in family and child protection matters, advise staff on state and federal law, and represent the agency in court and administrative hearings.

Qualified candidates have a JD and four years of active practice, NH Bar admission, and knowledge of NH procedures.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and four years of active practice.
• Must be admitted to NH Bar in good standing.
• Knowledge of NH judicial procedures and child protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Litigate on behalf of DCYF in child abuse/neglect and related cases.
• Represent DCYF in court and administrative hearings.
• Assist DCYF CPSWs in case preparation for litigation.
• Advise DCYF on state and federal law and agency procedures.
• Provide ongoing legal training and liaison with courts and DHHS.

Skills

Legal research

Court appearances

Policy interpretation

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Division for Children, Youth, and Families, has a full-time Staff Attorney vacancy in the Manchester District Office. You will serve as onsite legal counsel for DCYF, litigate in family and child protection matters, advise staff on state and federal law, and represent the agency in court and administrative hearings.

Qualified candidates have a JD and four years of active practice, NH Bar admission, and knowledge of NH procedures.