Family Law - General Attorney in Wichita Falls, TX

Government

Wichita Falls, TX

Family Law - General Attorney in Wichita Falls, TX

Attorney

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Job Title: Legal CPS Regional Attorney III

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal CPS Regional Attorney III is responsible for providing direct representation in court for Child Protective Services (CPS) in legal cases. This position involves expertise in family law, civil litigation, and agency policy. The attorney monitors the progress of all court cases within the assigned area and ensures timely and appropriate case resolution. The role involves routine interaction with caseworkers, supervisors, program directors, program administrators, agency attorneys, county and district attorneys, opposing counsel, judges, agency clients, witnesses, community professionals, expert witnesses, protective services clients, and the general public.

Essential job functions include advising staff on legal matters, interpreting laws, regulations, and policies, advising county and district attorneys, providing agency representation in court cases, preparing cases for trial, handling trials, providing legal training to agency staff and the legal community, coordinating specialized legal efforts with experts, and preparing or supervising the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, legal pleadings, and reports. The attorney also assists in formulating, establishing, and coordinating office systems, promotes and ensures respect for cultural diversity, and attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be graduates from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. They should be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Work experience in Family Law or Child Welfare Law is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The role requires knowledge of family law and civil practice. The ability to synthesize law, administrative rules, agency policies and goals, and best practice recommendations to reach an appropriate interpretation is crucial. The candidate should have the ability to convey complex legal ideas and instructions clearly to staff and develop and maintain professional working relationships with agency staff and the legal community.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications:
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas and maintain good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $6, - $10, per month. This position is categorized under Salary Group TEXAS-B-26.

Additional Information:
The position is housed in Wichita Falls and may require travel up to 50%. It is a full-time, exempt position with regular day shifts. As a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, the organization offers excellent health benefits, special discounts, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, and Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Candidates must pass a background check and, if applicable, a driver’s record check. Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG AA and Section 508 is required to create accessible content. The organization uses E-Verify, and employees must provide documentation to show identity and authorization to work in the US. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with a disability during the hiring and selection process.

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