Family Law - General Attorney in Boonville, IN

Government

Boonville, IN

Family Law - General Attorney in Boonville, IN

Attorney

No

Job Title: Child Services Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
- 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 Court.
- 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.
- 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.

Education and Experience:
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
- Indiana Bar Admission with a license in good standing OR admission to the bar of any state within the United States with a 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.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary Information:
- This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Additional Information:
- This position is in Boonville, Indiana, and will serve Warrick County.
- The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, hours a week.
- This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
- The position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.
- The **Members Only** offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical plan options, wellness rewards, health savings account contributions, flexible work scheduling, deferred compensation accounts, pension plans, various leave policies, education reimbursement, group life insurance, referral bonus program, employee assistance program, and more.
- 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.