Family Law - General Attorney in Vincennes, IN

Government

Vincennes, IN

Family Law - General Attorney in Vincennes, IN

Attorney

No

Job Title: Child Services Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and services to the Central Office, County Offices, and staff concerning juvenile law related to Child Welfare, Child Support, and personnel matters.
- Assist and represent the Department of Child Services (DCS) in court and administrative issues, including Child In Need of Services (CHINS) cases, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), Adoptions, Foster Care Licensing Actions, and other child safety issues.
- Work closely with Family Case Managers to prepare for court hearings.
- 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, correspondence, legislation, and administrative rules.
- Liaise with the Attorney General on litigation and tort claims matters.
- 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 manage caseload in preparation for hearings and/or litigation.
- Generate appropriate pleadings, motions, discovery, and responses.
- Delegate to and provide support for any legal support staff.
- Draft appeals and appellate briefs.
- Participate in committees, groups, or teams such as screen-out committees as required.
- Serve as local counsel for the Indiana Office of Attorney General on assigned cases if required.

Education and Experience Information:
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
- Indiana Bar Admission with license in good standing OR admission to the bar of any state within the United States with license in good standing and willingness to obtain temporary foreign license status under the conditions and limitations of rule of the Indiana Rules for Admissions to the Bar and the Discipline of Attorneys pending admissions to the Indiana Bar.
- Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Information:
- The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75, but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Additional Information:
- This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
- This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the **Members Only**:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
- Health savings account, which includes a bi-weekly state contribution.
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities.
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
- 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years.
- Education Reimbursement Program.
- Group life insurance.
- Referral Bonus program.
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Free Parking for most positions.
- Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.