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Family Law Attorney in Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) Aug 05,2018 Aug 02,2018 Location Fort Wayne IN
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Government

Attorney

Family Law

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Staff Attorney E7 The candidate provides legal advice and legal services to Central Office, County Offices and/or staff of the firm 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. Be responsible for representing 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. Advises Department of Child Services staff on various program and legal areas as assigned. Drafts and reviews contracts and correspondence. Serves as a liaison to the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims matters. Drafts and reviews legislation and administrative rules. Performs legal research and writing assignments. Provides general legal support for Office of General Counsel. Oversees contract process for local office attorneys. Conducts legal trainings for Family Case Managers, attorneys and others as requested. Litigates Children in Need of Services and Termination of Parental Rights cases in State Courts representing the agency in such actions. Handles administrative matters and hearings as assigned. Organizes and manages caseload in preparation of hearings and/or litigation. Generates appropriate pleadings, motions and discovery, and responses. Delegates to and provides support for any legal support staff. Drafts appeals and appellate briefs. May be required to participate in committees, groups or teams such as screen out committees. May be required serve as local counsel for the Indiana Office of Attorney General on assigned cases. Admission to the Indiana State Bar is essential. Doctorate of Jurisprudence is essential. Application Deadline: August 13, 2018.

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Job ID: 617425

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