Child Services Attorney

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Child Services Attorney

The candidate will provide legal advice and legal services to Central Office, County Offices and/or staff for Juvenile law matters relating to Child Welfare, Child Support and personnel matters and to represent and assist the Agency in administrative and/ or court matters. Represent the State in Child In Need of Services (CHINS) cases, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), Adoptions, Foster Care Licensing Actions, and other general legal issues relating to the safety of children. Work closely with Family Case Managers to prepare for court hearings and may serve as legal counsel for internal employment issues. Advise Department of Child Services staff on various program and legal areas as assigned. Draft and review contracts and correspondence. Serve as a liaison to the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims matters. Draft and review legislation and administrative rules. Perform legal research and writing assignments. Provide general legal support for the Office of General Counsel. Oversee contract process for local office attorneys. Conduct legal training for Family Case Managers, attorneys and others as requested. Litigate Children in Need of Services and Termination of Parental Rights cases in State Courts representing the agency in such actions. Handle administrative matters and hearings as assigned. Organize and manages caseload in preparation of hearings and/or litigation. Generate appropriate pleadings, motions and discovery, and responses. Delegate to and provides support for any legal support staff. Draft appeals and appellate briefs. May be required to participate in committees, groups or teams such as screen out committees. May be required to serve as local counsel for the Indiana Office of Attorney General on assigned cases. Perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of this role. Should have a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Indiana Bar admission with a license in good standing OR admission to the Bar of any state within the US with a license in good standing and willingness to obtain temporary foreign license status under the conditions and limitations of Rule 6.1 of the Indiana Rules for Admission to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys pending admission to the Indiana Bar. Previous litigation experience is preferred. Experience with family law or child welfare experience also preferred. Strong legal research, writing and litigation skills are required. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law and rules is needed.

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Requisition ID: 401623

Company info

Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
347 West Lusher Avenue
Elkhart
Indiana
United States 46517-1825
Website : http://www.in.gov/dcs/